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"Sweetheart (honey)" in Korean: 자기
자기jagi
Sweetheart (honey) in Korean is 자기 (jagi). 자기 is an affectionate address between close partners; it can also mean oneself in other contexts.
An everyday statement
자기, 오늘 어땠어?jagi, oneul eottaesseo?
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How to pronounce 자기
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jagi
/tɕaki/
자기 (jagi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 자기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Sweetheart (honey)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 자기jagi | Sweetheart (honey) Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 자기에 대한 질문jagie daehan jilmun | question about sweetheart A useful combination with 자기. | A useful combination with 자기. |
| 자기를jagireul | Sweetheart (honey) (as an object) Use 를 when 자기 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 자기 is the object of an action. |
How to use 자기 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
자기, 오늘 어땠어?
jagi, oneul eottaesseo?
Honey, how was today?
This sentence uses 자기 in the sweetheart (honey) sense.
- 2A different situation
자기야, 같이 가자.
jagiya, gachi gaja.
Honey, let’s go together.
This sentence uses 자기 in the sweetheart (honey) sense.
- 3A useful question or update
이 소설에서 자기는 애칭이에요.
i soseoreseo jagineun aechingieyo.
In this novel jagi is a term of affection.
This sentence uses 자기 in the sweetheart (honey) sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 자기
Incorrect: 자기을
Correct: 자기를
When practicing sweetheart (honey), the object form of 자기 is 자기를, because the noun ends in a vowel.
Incorrect: 자기이에요.
Correct: 자기예요.
When practicing sweetheart (honey), when identifying something as 자기, use 자기예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
자기 is an affectionate address between close partners; it can also mean oneself in other contexts. The combination 자기에 대한 질문 (jagie daehan jilmun) means question about sweetheart.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 자기
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
자기, 오늘 어땠어?
jagi, oneul eottaesseo?
Honey, how was today?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
자기야, 같이 가자.
jagiya, gachi gaja.
Honey, let’s go together.
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 "Sweetheart (honey)" in Korean
What does 자기 mean in Korean?
Sweetheart (honey) in Korean is 자기 (jagi). 자기 is an affectionate address between close partners; it can also mean oneself in other contexts.
How do I use 자기에 대한 질문?
자기에 대한 질문 (jagie daehan jilmun) means question about sweetheart. 자기 is an affectionate address between close partners; it can also mean oneself in other contexts.
Which object particle goes after 자기?
The object form is 자기를 because 자기 ends in a vowel.
How is 자기 pronounced?
자기 (jagi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 자기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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