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"Twin" in Korean: 쌍둥이
쌍둥이ssangdungi
Twin in Korean is 쌍둥이 (ssangdungi). 쌍둥이 is the Korean noun for twin; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Talking about family
제 쌍둥이가 집에 있어요.je ssangdungiga jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 쌍둥이
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ssangdungi
/s͈aŋtuŋi/
쌍둥이 (ssangdungi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 쌍둥이 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Twin" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 쌍둥이ssangdungi | Twin Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 쌍둥이je ssangdungi | my twin A useful combination with 쌍둥이. | A useful combination with 쌍둥이. |
| 쌍둥이를ssangdungireul | Twin (as an object) Use 를 when 쌍둥이 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 쌍둥이 is the object of an action. |
How to use 쌍둥이 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 쌍둥이가 집에 있어요.
je ssangdungiga jibe isseoyo.
My twin is at home.
쌍둥이가 marks 쌍둥이 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
쌍둥이와 같이 왔어요.
ssangdungiwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my twin.
쌍둥이 appears in a complete sentence for twin.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 쌍둥이를 만나요.
oneul ssangdungireul mannayo.
I am meeting my twin today.
쌍둥이를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 쌍둥이
Incorrect: 제 쌍둥이이 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 쌍둥이가 집에 있어요.
When practicing twin, use the correct particle or copula after 쌍둥이; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 쌍둥이이에요.
Correct: 쌍둥이예요.
When practicing twin, when identifying something as 쌍둥이, use 쌍둥이예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
쌍둥이 is the Korean noun for twin; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address. The combination 제 쌍둥이 (je ssangdungi) means my twin.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 쌍둥이
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
제 쌍둥이가 집에 있어요.
je ssangdungiga jibe isseoyo.
My twin is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
쌍둥이와 같이 왔어요.
ssangdungiwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my twin.
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 "Twin" in Korean
What does 쌍둥이 mean in Korean?
Twin in Korean is 쌍둥이 (ssangdungi). 쌍둥이 is the Korean noun for twin; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
How do I use 제 쌍둥이?
제 쌍둥이 (je ssangdungi) means my twin. 쌍둥이 is the Korean noun for twin; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Which object particle goes after 쌍둥이?
The object form is 쌍둥이를 because 쌍둥이 ends in a vowel.
How is 쌍둥이 pronounced?
쌍둥이 (ssangdungi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 쌍둥이 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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