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"Socks" in Korean: 양말
양말yangmal
Socks in Korean is 양말 (yangmal). 양말 are worn with 신다; 켤레 counts a matched pair.
Looking for belongings
양말을 잃어버렸어요.yangmareul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 양말
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yangmal
/jaŋmal/
양말 (yangmal) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 양말 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Socks" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 양말yangmal | Socks Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 양말 한 켤레yangmal han kyeolle | one pair of socks A useful combination with 양말. | A useful combination with 양말. |
| 양말을yangmareul | Socks (as an object) Use 을 when 양말 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 양말 is the object of an action. |
How to use 양말 in real life
- 1Looking for belongings
양말을 잃어버렸어요.
yangmareul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my socks.
양말을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Socks in conversation
새 양말을 신었어요.
sae yangmareul sineosseoyo.
I put on new socks.
양말을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Talking about a present
양말을 선물로 받았어요.
yangmareul seonmullo badasseoyo.
I received socks as a gift.
양말을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 양말
Incorrect: 양말를 잃어버렸어요.
Correct: 양말을 잃어버렸어요.
When practicing socks, use the correct particle or copula after 양말; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 양말예요.
Correct: 양말이에요.
When practicing socks, when identifying something as 양말, use 양말이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
양말 are worn with 신다; 켤레 counts a matched pair. The combination 양말 한 켤레 (yangmal han kyeolle) means one pair of socks.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 양말
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
양말을 잃어버렸어요.
yangmareul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my socks.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
새 양말을 신었어요.
sae yangmareul sineosseoyo.
I put on new socks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Socks" in Korean
What does 양말 mean in Korean?
Socks in Korean is 양말 (yangmal). 양말 are worn with 신다; 켤레 counts a matched pair.
How do I use 양말 한 켤레?
양말 한 켤레 (yangmal han kyeolle) means one pair of socks. 양말 are worn with 신다; 켤레 counts a matched pair.
Which object particle goes after 양말?
Use 을: 양말을. For example, 양말을 잃어버렸어요. means “I have lost my socks.”
How is 양말 pronounced?
양말 (yangmal) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 양말 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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