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"South" in Korean: 남쪽
남쪽namjjok
South in Korean is 남쪽 (namjjok). 남쪽 is the Korean noun for south; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
남쪽으로 가세요.namjjogeuro gaseyo.
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How to pronounce 남쪽
Say it
namjjok
/namtɕ͈ok̚/
남쪽 (namjjok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 남쪽 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"South" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 남쪽namjjok | South Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 남쪽에 대한 질문namjjoge daehan jilmun | question about south A useful combination with 남쪽. | A useful combination with 남쪽. |
| 남쪽을namjjogeul | South (as an object) Use 을 when 남쪽 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 남쪽 is the object of an action. |
How to use 남쪽 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
남쪽으로 가세요.
namjjogeuro gaseyo.
Go south.
This sentence uses 남쪽 in the south sense.
- 2A different situation
남쪽에 바다가 있어요.
namjjoge badaga isseoyo.
There is a sea to the south.
This sentence uses 남쪽 in the south sense.
- 3A useful question or update
이 도시는 남쪽에 있어요.
i dosineun namjjoge isseoyo.
This city is in the south.
This sentence uses 남쪽 in the south sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 남쪽
Incorrect: 남쪽를
Correct: 남쪽을
When practicing south, the object form of 남쪽 is 남쪽을, because the noun ends in a consonant.
Incorrect: 남쪽예요.
Correct: 남쪽이에요.
When practicing south, when identifying something as 남쪽, use 남쪽이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
남쪽 is the Korean noun for south; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 남쪽에 대한 질문 (namjjoge daehan jilmun) means question about south.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 남쪽
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
남쪽으로 가세요.
namjjogeuro gaseyo.
Go south.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
남쪽에 바다가 있어요.
namjjoge badaga isseoyo.
There is a sea to the south.
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FAQ
Common questions about "South" in Korean
What does 남쪽 mean in Korean?
South in Korean is 남쪽 (namjjok). 남쪽 is the Korean noun for south; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 남쪽에 대한 질문?
남쪽에 대한 질문 (namjjoge daehan jilmun) means question about south. 남쪽 is the Korean noun for south; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 남쪽?
The object form is 남쪽을 because 남쪽 ends in a consonant.
How is 남쪽 pronounced?
남쪽 (namjjok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 남쪽 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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