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"Vacation (holiday)" in Korean: 휴가
휴가hyuga
Vacation (holiday) in Korean is 휴가 (hyuga). 휴가 is the Korean noun for vacation; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
다음 주에 휴가를 가요.daeum jue hyugareul gayo.
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How to pronounce 휴가
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hyuga
/hjuka/
휴가 (hyuga) has 2 Hangul syllables. 휴가 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Vacation (holiday)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 휴가hyuga | Vacation (holiday) Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 휴가에 대한 질문hyugae daehan jilmun | question about vacation A useful combination with 휴가. | A useful combination with 휴가. |
| 휴가를hyugareul | Vacation (holiday) (as an object) Use 를 when 휴가 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 휴가 is the object of an action. |
How to use 휴가 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
다음 주에 휴가를 가요.
daeum jue hyugareul gayo.
I go on holiday next week.
This sentence uses 휴가 in the vacation (holiday) sense.
- 2A different situation
휴가 동안 집에 있었어요.
hyuga dongan jibe isseosseoyo.
I was at home during the holiday.
This sentence uses 휴가 in the vacation (holiday) sense.
- 3A useful question or update
휴가가 언제예요?
hyugaga eonjeyeyo?
When is your holiday?
This sentence uses 휴가 in the vacation (holiday) sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 휴가
Incorrect: 다음 주에 휴가을 가요.
Correct: 다음 주에 휴가를 가요.
When practicing vacation (holiday), use the correct particle or copula after 휴가; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 휴가이에요.
Correct: 휴가예요.
When practicing vacation (holiday), when identifying something as 휴가, use 휴가예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
휴가 is the Korean noun for vacation; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 휴가에 대한 질문 (hyugae daehan jilmun) means question about vacation.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 휴가
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
다음 주에 휴가를 가요.
daeum jue hyugareul gayo.
I go on holiday next week.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
휴가 동안 집에 있었어요.
hyuga dongan jibe isseosseoyo.
I was at home during the holiday.
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 "Vacation (holiday)" in Korean
What does 휴가 mean in Korean?
Vacation (holiday) in Korean is 휴가 (hyuga). 휴가 is the Korean noun for vacation; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 휴가에 대한 질문?
휴가에 대한 질문 (hyugae daehan jilmun) means question about vacation. 휴가 is the Korean noun for vacation; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 휴가?
The object form is 휴가를 because 휴가 ends in a vowel.
How is 휴가 pronounced?
휴가 (hyuga) has 2 Hangul syllables. 휴가 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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