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"West" in Korean: 서쪽
서쪽seojjok
West in Korean is 서쪽 (seojjok). 서쪽 is the Korean noun for west; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
서쪽으로 가세요.seojjogeuro gaseyo.
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How to pronounce 서쪽
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seojjok
/sʌtɕ͈ok̚/
서쪽 (seojjok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 서쪽 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"West" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 서쪽seojjok | West Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 서쪽에 대한 질문seojjoge daehan jilmun | question about west A useful combination with 서쪽. | A useful combination with 서쪽. |
| 서쪽을seojjogeul | West (as an object) Use 을 when 서쪽 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 서쪽 is the object of an action. |
How to use 서쪽 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
서쪽으로 가세요.
seojjogeuro gaseyo.
Go west.
This sentence uses 서쪽 in the west sense.
- 2A different situation
해가 서쪽으로 져요.
haega seojjogeuro jyeoyo.
The sun sets in the west.
This sentence uses 서쪽 in the west sense.
- 3A useful question or update
서쪽에 강이 있어요.
seojjoge gangi isseoyo.
There is a river to the west.
This sentence uses 서쪽 in the west sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 서쪽
Incorrect: 서쪽를
Correct: 서쪽을
When practicing west, the object form of 서쪽 is 서쪽을, because the noun ends in a consonant.
Incorrect: 서쪽예요.
Correct: 서쪽이에요.
When practicing west, when identifying something as 서쪽, use 서쪽이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
서쪽 is the Korean noun for west; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 서쪽에 대한 질문 (seojjoge daehan jilmun) means question about west.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 서쪽
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
서쪽으로 가세요.
seojjogeuro gaseyo.
Go west.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
해가 서쪽으로 져요.
haega seojjogeuro jyeoyo.
The sun sets in the west.
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FAQ
Common questions about "West" in Korean
What does 서쪽 mean in Korean?
West in Korean is 서쪽 (seojjok). 서쪽 is the Korean noun for west; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 서쪽에 대한 질문?
서쪽에 대한 질문 (seojjoge daehan jilmun) means question about west. 서쪽 is the Korean noun for west; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 서쪽?
The object form is 서쪽을 because 서쪽 ends in a consonant.
How is 서쪽 pronounced?
서쪽 (seojjok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 서쪽 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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