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"Thermometer" in Korean: 체온계
체온계cheongye
Thermometer in Korean is 체온계 (cheongye). 체온계 is the Korean noun for thermometer; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
Getting ready
체온계를 가져왔어요.cheongyereul gajyeowasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 체온계
Say it
cheongye
/tɕʰeonkje/
체온계 (cheongye) has 3 Hangul syllables. 체온계 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Thermometer" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 체온계cheongye | Thermometer Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 체온계je cheongye | my thermometer A useful combination with 체온계. | A useful combination with 체온계. |
| 체온계를cheongyereul | Thermometer (as an object) Use 를 when 체온계 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 체온계 is the object of an action. |
How to use 체온계 in real life
- 1Getting ready
체온계를 가져왔어요.
cheongyereul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the thermometer.
체온계를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Looking for an item
체온계를 어디에 뒀어요?
cheongyereul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the thermometer?
체온계를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Replacing something
새 체온계를 사야 해요.
sae cheongyereul saya haeyo.
I need to buy a new thermometer.
체온계를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 체온계
Incorrect: 체온계을 가져왔어요.
Correct: 체온계를 가져왔어요.
When practicing thermometer, use the correct particle or copula after 체온계; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 체온계이에요.
Correct: 체온계예요.
When practicing thermometer, when identifying something as 체온계, use 체온계예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
체온계 is the Korean noun for thermometer; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place. The combination 제 체온계 (je cheongye) means my thermometer.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 체온계
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
체온계를 가져왔어요.
cheongyereul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the thermometer.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
체온계를 어디에 뒀어요?
cheongyereul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the thermometer?
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 "Thermometer" in Korean
What does 체온계 mean in Korean?
Thermometer in Korean is 체온계 (cheongye). 체온계 is the Korean noun for thermometer; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
How do I use 제 체온계?
제 체온계 (je cheongye) means my thermometer. 체온계 is the Korean noun for thermometer; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
Which object particle goes after 체온계?
Use 를: 체온계를. For example, 체온계를 가져왔어요. means “I brought the thermometer.”
How is 체온계 pronounced?
체온계 (cheongye) has 3 Hangul syllables. 체온계 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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