Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sun" in Korean: 해 / 태양
해 / 태양hae / taeyang
Sun in Korean is 해 / 태양 (hae / taeyang). 해 is the everyday sun word; 태양 is more formal or scientific.
An everyday statement
해가 떴어요.haega tteosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 해 / 태양
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hae
/hɛ/
해 (hae) has 1 Hangul syllable. 해 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Sun" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 해hae | Sun Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 해가 뜨다haega tteuda | the sun rises A useful combination with 해. | A useful combination with 해. |
| 해를haereul | Sun (as an object) Use 를 when 해 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 해 is the object of an action. |
| 태양taeyang | Sun An alternative shown alongside 해; choose according to the meaning. | An alternative shown alongside 해; choose according to the meaning. |
How to use 해 / 태양 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
해가 떴어요.
haega tteosseoyo.
The sun has risen.
This sentence uses 해 / 태양 in the sun sense.
- 2A different situation
해가 눈부셔요.
haega nunbusyeoyo.
The sun is dazzling.
This sentence uses 해 / 태양 in the sun sense.
- 3A useful question or update
해가 언제 져요?
haega eonje jyeoyo?
When does the sun set?
This sentence uses 해 / 태양 in the sun sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 해 / 태양
Incorrect: 해이 떴어요.
Correct: 해가 떴어요.
When practicing sun, use the correct particle or copula after 해; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 해이에요.
Correct: 해예요.
When practicing sun, when identifying something as 해, use 해예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
해 is the everyday sun word; 태양 is more formal or scientific. The combination 해가 뜨다 (haega tteuda) means the sun rises.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 해 / 태양
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
해가 떴어요.
haega tteosseoyo.
The sun has risen.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
해가 눈부셔요.
haega nunbusyeoyo.
The sun is dazzling.
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 "Sun" in Korean
What does 해 mean in Korean?
Sun in Korean is 해 / 태양 (hae / taeyang). 해 is the everyday sun word; 태양 is more formal or scientific.
How do I use 해가 뜨다?
해가 뜨다 (haega tteuda) means the sun rises. 해 is the everyday sun word; 태양 is more formal or scientific.
Which object particle goes after 해?
The object form is 해를 because 해 ends in a vowel.
How is 해 pronounced?
해 (hae) has 1 Hangul syllable. 해 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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