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"Traffic light" in Korean: 신호등
신호등sinhodeung
Traffic light in Korean is 신호등 (sinhodeung). 신호등 is the Korean noun for traffic light; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
신호등이 빨간색이에요.sinhodeungi ppalgansaegieyo.
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How to pronounce 신호등
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sinhodeung
/sinhotɯŋ/
신호등 (sinhodeung) has 3 Hangul syllables. 신호등 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Traffic light" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 신호등sinhodeung | Traffic light Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 신호등에 대한 질문sinhodeunge daehan jilmun | question about traffic light A useful combination with 신호등. | A useful combination with 신호등. |
| 신호등을sinhodeungeul | Traffic light (as an object) Use 을 when 신호등 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 신호등 is the object of an action. |
How to use 신호등 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
신호등이 빨간색이에요.
sinhodeungi ppalgansaegieyo.
The traffic light is red.
This sentence uses 신호등 in the traffic light sense.
- 2A different situation
신호등에서 기다려요.
sinhodeungeseo gidaryeoyo.
I wait at the traffic light.
This sentence uses 신호등 in the traffic light sense.
- 3A useful question or update
다음 신호등에서 왼쪽으로 가세요.
daeum sinhodeungeseo oenjjogeuro gaseyo.
Go left at the next traffic light.
This sentence uses 신호등 in the traffic light sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 신호등
Incorrect: 신호등가 빨간색이에요.
Correct: 신호등이 빨간색이에요.
When practicing traffic light, use the correct particle or copula after 신호등; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 신호등예요.
Correct: 신호등이에요.
When practicing traffic light, when identifying something as 신호등, use 신호등이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
신호등 is the Korean noun for traffic light; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 신호등에 대한 질문 (sinhodeunge daehan jilmun) means question about traffic light.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 신호등
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
신호등이 빨간색이에요.
sinhodeungi ppalgansaegieyo.
The traffic light is red.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
신호등에서 기다려요.
sinhodeungeseo gidaryeoyo.
I wait at the traffic light.
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 "Traffic light" in Korean
What does 신호등 mean in Korean?
Traffic light in Korean is 신호등 (sinhodeung). 신호등 is the Korean noun for traffic light; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 신호등에 대한 질문?
신호등에 대한 질문 (sinhodeunge daehan jilmun) means question about traffic light. 신호등 is the Korean noun for traffic light; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 신호등?
The object form is 신호등을 because 신호등 ends in a consonant.
How is 신호등 pronounced?
신호등 (sinhodeung) has 3 Hangul syllables. 신호등 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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