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"Shoes" in Korean: 신발
신발sinbal
Shoes in Korean is 신발 (sinbal). 신발 means shoes or footwear generally; the verb for wearing shoes is 신다 rather than 입다.
Looking for belongings
신발을 잃어버렸어요.sinbareul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 신발
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sinbal
/sinpal/
신발 (sinbal) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 신발 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Shoes" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 신발sinbal | Shoes Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 신발 한 켤레sinbal han kyeolle | one pair of shoes A useful combination with 신발. | A useful combination with 신발. |
| 신발을sinbareul | Shoes (as an object) Use 을 when 신발 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 신발 is the object of an action. |
How to use 신발 in real life
- 1Looking for belongings
신발을 잃어버렸어요.
sinbareul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my shoes.
신발을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Shoes in conversation
신발을 신어요.
sinbareul sineoyo.
I put on shoes.
신발을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Talking about a present
신발을 선물로 받았어요.
sinbareul seonmullo badasseoyo.
I received shoes as a gift.
신발을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 신발
Incorrect: 신발를 잃어버렸어요.
Correct: 신발을 잃어버렸어요.
When practicing shoes, use the correct particle or copula after 신발; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 신발예요.
Correct: 신발이에요.
When practicing shoes, when identifying something as 신발, use 신발이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
신발 means shoes or footwear generally; the verb for wearing shoes is 신다 rather than 입다. The combination 신발 한 켤레 (sinbal han kyeolle) means one pair of shoes.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 신발
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
신발을 잃어버렸어요.
sinbareul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my shoes.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
신발을 신어요.
sinbareul sineoyo.
I put on shoes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shoes" in Korean
What does 신발 mean in Korean?
Shoes in Korean is 신발 (sinbal). 신발 means shoes or footwear generally; the verb for wearing shoes is 신다 rather than 입다.
How do I use 신발 한 켤레?
신발 한 켤레 (sinbal han kyeolle) means one pair of shoes. 신발 means shoes or footwear generally; the verb for wearing shoes is 신다 rather than 입다.
Which object particle goes after 신발?
Use 을: 신발을. For example, 신발을 잃어버렸어요. means “I have lost my shoes.”
How is 신발 pronounced?
신발 (sinbal) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 신발 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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