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"Wall" in Korean: 벽
벽byeok
Wall in Korean is 벽 (byeok). 벽 is the Korean noun for wall; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
벽에 사진을 걸었어요.byeoge sajineul georeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 벽
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byeok
/pjʌk̚/
벽 (byeok) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final k in 벽 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Wall" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 벽byeok | Wall Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 벽에 걸다byeoge geolda | hang on the wall A useful combination with 벽. | A useful combination with 벽. |
| 벽을byeogeul | Wall (as an object) Use 을 when 벽 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 벽 is the object of an action. |
How to use 벽 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
벽에 사진을 걸었어요.
byeoge sajineul georeosseoyo.
I hung a photograph on the wall.
This sentence uses 벽 in the wall sense.
- 2A different situation
벽을 하얗게 칠했어요.
byeogeul hayake chilhaesseoyo.
I painted the wall white.
This sentence uses 벽 in the wall sense.
- 3A useful question or update
벽에 금이 갔어요.
byeoge geumi gasseoyo.
There is a crack in the wall.
This sentence uses 벽 in the wall sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 벽
Incorrect: 벽를 하얗게 칠했어요.
Correct: 벽을 하얗게 칠했어요.
When practicing wall, use the correct particle or copula after 벽; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 벽예요.
Correct: 벽이에요.
When practicing wall, when identifying something as 벽, use 벽이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
벽 is the Korean noun for wall; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 벽에 걸다 (byeoge geolda) means hang on the wall.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 벽
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
벽에 사진을 걸었어요.
byeoge sajineul georeosseoyo.
I hung a photograph on the wall.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
벽을 하얗게 칠했어요.
byeogeul hayake chilhaesseoyo.
I painted the wall white.
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 "Wall" in Korean
What does 벽 mean in Korean?
Wall in Korean is 벽 (byeok). 벽 is the Korean noun for wall; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 벽에 걸다?
벽에 걸다 (byeoge geolda) means hang on the wall. 벽 is the Korean noun for wall; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 벽?
The object form is 벽을 because 벽 ends in a consonant.
How is 벽 pronounced?
벽 (byeok) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final k in 벽 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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