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"Town square" in Korean: 광장
광장gwangjang
Town square in Korean is 광장 (gwangjang). 광장 is the Korean noun for town square; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Choosing a destination
광장에 가고 싶어요.gwangjange gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 광장
Say it
gwangjang
/kwaŋtɕaŋ/
광장 (gwangjang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 광장 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Town square" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 광장gwangjang | Town square Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 광장gakkaun gwangjang | nearby town square A useful combination with 광장. | A useful combination with 광장. |
| 광장을gwangjangeul | Town square (as an object) Use 을 when 광장 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 광장 is the object of an action. |
How to use 광장 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
광장에 가고 싶어요.
gwangjange gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the town square.
광장 appears in a complete sentence for town square.
- 2Asking directions
광장이 어디에 있어요?
gwangjangi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the town square?
광장이 marks 광장 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
광장에서 만날까요?
gwangjangeseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the town square?
광장 appears in a complete sentence for town square.
Mistakes English speakers make with 광장
Incorrect: 광장가 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 광장이 어디에 있어요?
When practicing town square, use the correct particle or copula after 광장; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 광장예요.
Correct: 광장이에요.
When practicing town square, when identifying something as 광장, use 광장이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
광장 is the Korean noun for town square; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there. The combination 가까운 광장 (gakkaun gwangjang) means nearby town square.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 광장
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
광장에 가고 싶어요.
gwangjange gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the town square.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
광장이 어디에 있어요?
gwangjangi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the town square?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Town square" in Korean
What does 광장 mean in Korean?
Town square in Korean is 광장 (gwangjang). 광장 is the Korean noun for town square; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
How do I use 가까운 광장?
가까운 광장 (gakkaun gwangjang) means nearby town square. 광장 is the Korean noun for town square; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Which object particle goes after 광장?
The object form is 광장을 because 광장 ends in a consonant.
How is 광장 pronounced?
광장 (gwangjang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 광장 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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