Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to sing" in Korean: 노래하다
노래하다noraehada
to sing in Korean is 노래하다 (noraehada). 노래하다 means sing; 노래를 부르다 is another common way to describe singing a song.
to sing: an everyday statement
집에서 노래해요.jibeseo noraehaeyo.
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How to pronounce 노래하다
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noraehada
/noɾɛhata/
Read 노래하다 as noraehada. The spoken form 노래해요 is noraehaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to sing" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 노래하다noraehada | to sing Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 노래해요noraehaeyo | to sing (polite present) Use 노래해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 노래해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 노래했어요noraehaesseoyo | to sing (polite past) Use 노래했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 노래했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 노래하다 in real life
- 1to sing: an everyday statement
집에서 노래해요.
jibeseo noraehaeyo.
I sing at home.
노래해요 is the present form of 노래하다.
- 2to sing: a different situation
파티에서 노래했어요.
patieseo noraehaesseoyo.
I sang at the party.
노래했어요 is the past form of 노래하다.
- 3to sing: a question or request
어떤 노래를 노래해요?
eotteon noraereul noraehaeyo?
What song do you sing?
노래해요 is the present form of 노래하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 노래하다
Incorrect: 노래하다.
Correct: 노래해요.
When practicing to sing, 노래하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 노래해요.
Incorrect: 어제 노래해요.
Correct: 어제 노래했어요.
When practicing to sing, for a completed event yesterday, use 노래했어요; the present form 노래해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
노래하다 means sing; 노래를 부르다 is another common way to describe singing a song. 노래해요 is the polite conversational form of 노래하다; 노래했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 노래하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
집에서 노래해요.
jibeseo noraehaeyo.
I sing at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
파티에서 노래했어요.
patieseo noraehaesseoyo.
I sang at the party.
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 "to sing" in Korean
How do I use 노래하다 in polite speech?
노래해요 is the polite conversational form of 노래하다; 노래했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 노래하다 in a past-tense sentence?
노래했어요 is the polite past form. 노래하다 means sing; 노래를 부르다 is another common way to describe singing a song.
What does 노래해요 mean here?
노래해요 is used for to sing. For example, 집에서 노래해요. means “I sing at home.”
What should I remember about 노래하다?
노래하다 means sing; 노래를 부르다 is another common way to describe singing a song.
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