Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Six" in Korean: 육 / 여섯
육 / 여섯yuk / yeoseot
Six in Korean is 육 / 여섯 (yuk / yeoseot). 육 is the Sino-Korean form for 6; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 여섯 is the native Korean form; 여섯 is used before a general item counter.
Six: starting the exchange
육 분만 기다려 주세요.yuk bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 육 / 여섯
Say it
yuk / yeoseot
/juk̚/
육 / 여섯 is read yuk / yeoseot. In 여섯 개, read the full phrase as yeoseot gae.
"Six" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 육 / 여섯yuk / yeoseot | Six The inventory form for six. | The inventory form for six. |
| 여섯 개yeoseot gae | 6 items 육 is the Sino-Korean form for 6; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 여섯 is the native Korean form; 여섯 is used before a general item counter. | 육 is the Sino-Korean form for 6; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 여섯 is the native Korean form; 여섯 is used before a general item counter. |
How to use 육 / 여섯 in real life
- 1Six: starting the exchange
육 분만 기다려 주세요.
yuk bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
Please wait just 6 minutes.
육 is the Sino-Korean value used before the minute counter 분.
- 2Six: adding useful context
육 더하기 육은 얼마예요?
yuk deohagi yugeun eolmayeyo?
What is 6 plus 6?
This calculation uses the Sino-Korean numeral 육.
- 3Six: a different conversation
여섯 개가 필요해요.
yeoseot gaega piryohaeyo.
I need 6 items.
여섯 is the counting form used before 개 in this item quantity.
Mistakes English speakers make with 육 / 여섯
Incorrect: 육 분만 기다려 주으세요.
Correct: 육 분만 기다려 주세요.
When practicing six, the vowel-final stem 주 takes 세요 directly; do not add 으. The complete correction is 육 분만 기다려 주세요.
Incorrect: 여섯 분만 기다려 주세요.
Correct: 육 분만 기다려 주세요.
When practicing six, minutes use Sino-Korean 육, rather than the native number 여섯 used with many item counters.
Good to know
육 is the Sino-Korean form for 6; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 여섯 is the native Korean form; 여섯 is used before a general item counter.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 육 / 여섯
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
육 분만 기다려 주세요.
yuk bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
Please wait just 6 minutes.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
육 더하기 육은 얼마예요?
yuk deohagi yugeun eolmayeyo?
What is 6 plus 6?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Six" in Korean
What does 육 mean?
Six in Korean is 육 / 여섯 (yuk / yeoseot). 육 is the Sino-Korean form for 6; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 여섯 is the native Korean form; 여섯 is used before a general item counter.
When should I say 여섯 개?
육 is the Sino-Korean form for 6; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 여섯 is the native Korean form; 여섯 is used before a general item counter.
How does 여섯 개 differ from the basic expression?
여섯 개 means “6 items”. 육 is the Sino-Korean form for 6; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 여섯 is the native Korean form; 여섯 is used before a general item counter.
Can I use 육 in a full sentence?
육 분만 기다려 주세요. means “Please wait just 6 minutes.” 육 is the Sino-Korean form for 6; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. 여섯 is the native Korean form; 여섯 is used before a general item counter.
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