Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Waterfall" in Korean: 폭포
폭포pokpo
Waterfall in Korean is 폭포 (pokpo). 폭포 is the Korean noun for waterfall; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Planning an outing
폭포를 사진으로 봤어요.pokporeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 폭포
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pokpo
/pʰok̚pʰo/
폭포 (pokpo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 폭포 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Waterfall" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 폭포pokpo | Waterfall Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 폭포 풍경pokpo punggyeong | waterfall scenery A useful combination with 폭포. | A useful combination with 폭포. |
| 폭포를pokporeul | Waterfall (as an object) Use 를 when 폭포 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 폭포 is the object of an action. |
How to use 폭포 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
폭포를 사진으로 봤어요.
pokporeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the waterfall in a photograph.
폭포를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
폭포에 가고 싶어요.
pokpoe gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the waterfall.
폭포 appears in a complete sentence for waterfall.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 폭포가 정말 아름다워요.
i pokpoga jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This waterfall is really beautiful.
폭포가 marks 폭포 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 폭포
Incorrect: 폭포을 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 폭포를 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing waterfall, use the correct particle or copula after 폭포; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 폭포이에요.
Correct: 폭포예요.
When practicing waterfall, when identifying something as 폭포, use 폭포예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
폭포 is the Korean noun for waterfall; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery. The combination 폭포 풍경 (pokpo punggyeong) means waterfall scenery.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 폭포
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
폭포를 사진으로 봤어요.
pokporeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the waterfall in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
폭포에 가고 싶어요.
pokpoe gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the waterfall.
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 "Waterfall" in Korean
What does 폭포 mean in Korean?
Waterfall in Korean is 폭포 (pokpo). 폭포 is the Korean noun for waterfall; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
How do I use 폭포 풍경?
폭포 풍경 (pokpo punggyeong) means waterfall scenery. 폭포 is the Korean noun for waterfall; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Which object particle goes after 폭포?
Use 를: 폭포를. For example, 폭포를 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the waterfall in a photograph.”
How is 폭포 pronounced?
폭포 (pokpo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 폭포 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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