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"Temple" in Korean: 사원
사원sawon
Temple in Korean is 사원 (sawon). 사원 is a general temple term; 절 or 사찰 is more usual for a Korean Buddhist temple.
Choosing a destination
사원에 가고 싶어요.sawone gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 사원
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sawon
/sawʌn/
사원 (sawon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사원 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Temple" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 사원sawon | Temple Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 사원gakkaun sawon | nearby temple A useful combination with 사원. | A useful combination with 사원. |
| 사원을sawoneul | Temple (as an object) Use 을 when 사원 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 사원 is the object of an action. |
How to use 사원 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
사원에 가고 싶어요.
sawone gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the temple.
사원 appears in a complete sentence for temple.
- 2Asking directions
사원이 어디에 있어요?
sawoni eodie isseoyo?
Where is the temple?
사원이 marks 사원 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
사원에서 만날까요?
sawoneseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the temple?
사원 appears in a complete sentence for temple.
Mistakes English speakers make with 사원
Incorrect: 사원가 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 사원이 어디에 있어요?
When practicing temple, use the correct particle or copula after 사원; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 사원예요.
Correct: 사원이에요.
When practicing temple, when identifying something as 사원, use 사원이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
사원 is a general temple term; 절 or 사찰 is more usual for a Korean Buddhist temple. The combination 가까운 사원 (gakkaun sawon) means nearby temple.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 사원
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
사원에 가고 싶어요.
sawone gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the temple.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
사원이 어디에 있어요?
sawoni eodie isseoyo?
Where is the temple?
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 "Temple" in Korean
What does 사원 mean in Korean?
Temple in Korean is 사원 (sawon). 사원 is a general temple term; 절 or 사찰 is more usual for a Korean Buddhist temple.
How do I use 가까운 사원?
가까운 사원 (gakkaun sawon) means nearby temple. 사원 is a general temple term; 절 or 사찰 is more usual for a Korean Buddhist temple.
Which object particle goes after 사원?
The object form is 사원을 because 사원 ends in a consonant.
How is 사원 pronounced?
사원 (sawon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사원 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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