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"Sunset" in Korean: 일몰
일몰ilmol
Sunset in Korean is 일몰 (ilmol). 일몰 is sunset; 해넘이 is another term for the sun setting.
An everyday statement
일몰 시간이 언제예요?ilmol sigani eonjeyeyo?
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How to pronounce 일몰
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ilmol
/ilmol/
일몰 (ilmol) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 일몰 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Sunset" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 일몰ilmol | Sunset Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 일몰 시간ilmol sigan | sunset time A useful combination with 일몰. | A useful combination with 일몰. |
| 일몰을ilmoreul | Sunset (as an object) Use 을 when 일몰 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 일몰 is the object of an action. |
How to use 일몰 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
일몰 시간이 언제예요?
ilmol sigani eonjeyeyo?
When is sunset?
This sentence uses 일몰 in the sunset sense.
- 2A different situation
해변에서 일몰을 봤어요.
haebyeoneseo ilmoreul bwasseoyo.
I saw the sunset at the beach.
This sentence uses 일몰 in the sunset sense.
- 3A useful question or update
일몰 후에는 어두워요.
ilmol hueneun eoduwoyo.
It is dark after sunset.
This sentence uses 일몰 in the sunset sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 일몰
Incorrect: 해변에서 일몰를 봤어요.
Correct: 해변에서 일몰을 봤어요.
When practicing sunset, use the correct particle or copula after 일몰; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 일몰예요.
Correct: 일몰이에요.
When practicing sunset, when identifying something as 일몰, use 일몰이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
일몰 is sunset; 해넘이 is another term for the sun setting. The combination 일몰 시간 (ilmol sigan) means sunset time.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 일몰
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
일몰 시간이 언제예요?
ilmol sigani eonjeyeyo?
When is sunset?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
해변에서 일몰을 봤어요.
haebyeoneseo ilmoreul bwasseoyo.
I saw the sunset at the beach.
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 "Sunset" in Korean
What does 일몰 mean in Korean?
Sunset in Korean is 일몰 (ilmol). 일몰 is sunset; 해넘이 is another term for the sun setting.
How do I use 일몰 시간?
일몰 시간 (ilmol sigan) means sunset time. 일몰 is sunset; 해넘이 is another term for the sun setting.
Which object particle goes after 일몰?
The object form is 일몰을 because 일몰 ends in a consonant.
How is 일몰 pronounced?
일몰 (ilmol) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 일몰 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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