Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Stone" in Korean: 돌
돌dol
Stone in Korean is 돌 (dol). 돌 is a stone; 바위 describes a larger rock or boulder.
Planning an outing
돌을 사진으로 봤어요.doreul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 돌
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dol
/tol/
돌 (dol) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 돌 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Stone" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 돌dol | Stone Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 돌 풍경dol punggyeong | stone scenery A useful combination with 돌. | A useful combination with 돌. |
| 돌을doreul | Stone (as an object) Use 을 when 돌 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 돌 is the object of an action. |
How to use 돌 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
돌을 사진으로 봤어요.
doreul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the stone in a photograph.
돌을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
돌에 가고 싶어요.
dore gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the stone.
돌 appears in a complete sentence for stone.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 돌이 정말 아름다워요.
i dori jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This stone is really beautiful.
돌이 marks 돌 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 돌
Incorrect: 돌를 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 돌을 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing stone, use the correct particle or copula after 돌; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 돌예요.
Correct: 돌이에요.
When practicing stone, when identifying something as 돌, use 돌이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
돌 is a stone; 바위 describes a larger rock or boulder. The combination 돌 풍경 (dol punggyeong) means stone scenery.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 돌
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
돌을 사진으로 봤어요.
doreul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the stone in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
돌에 가고 싶어요.
dore gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the stone.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stone" in Korean
What does 돌 mean in Korean?
Stone in Korean is 돌 (dol). 돌 is a stone; 바위 describes a larger rock or boulder.
How do I use 돌 풍경?
돌 풍경 (dol punggyeong) means stone scenery. 돌 is a stone; 바위 describes a larger rock or boulder.
Which object particle goes after 돌?
Use 을: 돌을. For example, 돌을 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the stone in a photograph.”
How is 돌 pronounced?
돌 (dol) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 돌 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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