Korean · Food & Drink
"Spoon" in Korean: 숟가락
숟가락sutgarak
Spoon in Korean is 숟가락 (sutgarak). 숟가락 names the utensil; 숟가락으로 marks the spoon as the tool used.
At the table
숟가락을 하나 더 주세요.sutgarageul hana deo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 숟가락
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sutgarak
/sut̚k͈aɾak̚/
숟가락 (sutgarak) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final k in 숟가락 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Spoon" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 숟가락sutgarak | Spoon Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 숟가락 한 개sutgarak han gae | one spoon A useful combination with 숟가락. | A useful combination with 숟가락. |
| 숟가락을sutgarageul | Spoon (as an object) Use 을 when 숟가락 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 숟가락 is the object of an action. |
How to use 숟가락 in real life
- 1At the table
숟가락을 하나 더 주세요.
sutgarageul hana deo juseyo.
Please give me one more spoon.
숟가락을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Checking tableware
이 숟가락이 깨끗해요.
i sutgaragi kkaekkeutaeyo.
This spoon is clean.
숟가락이 marks 숟가락 as the subject.
- 3Setting the table
숟가락을 어디에 놓을까요?
sutgarageul eodie noeulkkayo?
Where shall I put the spoon?
숟가락을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 숟가락
Incorrect: 숟가락를 하나 더 주세요.
Correct: 숟가락을 하나 더 주세요.
When practicing spoon, use the correct particle or copula after 숟가락; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 숟가락예요.
Correct: 숟가락이에요.
When practicing spoon, when identifying something as 숟가락, use 숟가락이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
숟가락 names the utensil; 숟가락으로 marks the spoon as the tool used. The combination 숟가락 한 개 (sutgarak han gae) means one spoon.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 숟가락
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
숟가락을 하나 더 주세요.
sutgarageul hana deo juseyo.
Please give me one more spoon.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 숟가락이 깨끗해요.
i sutgaragi kkaekkeutaeyo.
This spoon is clean.
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 "Spoon" in Korean
What does 숟가락 mean in Korean?
Spoon in Korean is 숟가락 (sutgarak). 숟가락 names the utensil; 숟가락으로 marks the spoon as the tool used.
How do I use 숟가락 한 개?
숟가락 한 개 (sutgarak han gae) means one spoon. 숟가락 names the utensil; 숟가락으로 marks the spoon as the tool used.
Which object particle goes after 숟가락?
Use 을: 숟가락을. For example, 숟가락을 하나 더 주세요. means “Please give me one more spoon.”
How is 숟가락 pronounced?
숟가락 (sutgarak) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final k in 숟가락 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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