Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sunrise" in Korean: 일출
일출ilchul
Sunrise in Korean is 일출 (ilchul). 일출 is sunrise; 해돋이 is an everyday alternative naming the same event.
An everyday statement
내일 일출을 보러 가요.naeil ilchureul boreo gayo.
Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce 일출
Say it
ilchul
/iltɕʰul/
일출 (ilchul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 일출 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Sunrise" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 일출ilchul | Sunrise Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 일출을 보다ilchureul boda | watch sunrise A useful combination with 일출. | A useful combination with 일출. |
| 일출을ilchureul | Sunrise (as an object) Use 을 when 일출 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 일출 is the object of an action. |
How to use 일출 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
내일 일출을 보러 가요.
naeil ilchureul boreo gayo.
I am going to see the sunrise tomorrow.
This sentence uses 일출 in the sunrise sense.
- 2A different situation
일출 시간이 언제예요?
ilchul sigani eonjeyeyo?
When is sunrise?
This sentence uses 일출 in the sunrise sense.
- 3A useful question or update
일출 사진을 찍었어요.
ilchul sajineul jjigeosseoyo.
I took a sunrise photograph.
This sentence uses 일출 in the sunrise sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 일출
Incorrect: 내일 일출를 보러 가요.
Correct: 내일 일출을 보러 가요.
When practicing sunrise, use the correct particle or copula after 일출; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 일출예요.
Correct: 일출이에요.
When practicing sunrise, when identifying something as 일출, use 일출이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
일출 is sunrise; 해돋이 is an everyday alternative naming the same event. The combination 일출을 보다 (ilchureul boda) means watch sunrise.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 일출
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
내일 일출을 보러 가요.
naeil ilchureul boreo gayo.
I am going to see the sunrise tomorrow.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
일출 시간이 언제예요?
ilchul sigani eonjeyeyo?
When is sunrise?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
Explore ChatPal"Sunrise" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Sunrise" in Korean
What does 일출 mean in Korean?
Sunrise in Korean is 일출 (ilchul). 일출 is sunrise; 해돋이 is an everyday alternative naming the same event.
How do I use 일출을 보다?
일출을 보다 (ilchureul boda) means watch sunrise. 일출 is sunrise; 해돋이 is an everyday alternative naming the same event.
Which object particle goes after 일출?
The object form is 일출을 because 일출 ends in a consonant.
How is 일출 pronounced?
일출 (ilchul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 일출 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
