Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Winter" in Korean: 겨울
겨울gyeoul
Winter in Korean is 겨울 (gyeoul). 겨울 is winter; 겨울옷 means clothes for winter weather.
Arranging a plan
겨울에 시간이 있어요?gyeoure sigani isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 겨울
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gyeoul
/kjʌul/
겨울 (gyeoul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 겨울 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Winter" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 겨울gyeoul | Winter Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 이번 겨울ibeon gyeoul | this winter A useful combination with 겨울. | A useful combination with 겨울. |
| 겨울을gyeoureul | Winter (as an object) Use 을 when 겨울 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 겨울 is the object of an action. |
How to use 겨울 in real life
- 1Arranging a plan
겨울에 시간이 있어요?
gyeoure sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time in the winter?
겨울 appears in a complete sentence for winter.
- 2Looking forward
겨울을 기다리고 있어요.
gyeoureul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for the winter.
겨울을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Looking back
겨울이 금방 지나갔어요.
gyeouri geumbang jinagasseoyo.
The winter passed quickly.
겨울이 marks 겨울 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 겨울
Incorrect: 겨울를 기다리고 있어요.
Correct: 겨울을 기다리고 있어요.
When practicing winter, use the correct particle or copula after 겨울; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 겨울예요.
Correct: 겨울이에요.
When practicing winter, when identifying something as 겨울, use 겨울이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
겨울 is winter; 겨울옷 means clothes for winter weather. The combination 이번 겨울 (ibeon gyeoul) means this winter.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 겨울
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
겨울에 시간이 있어요?
gyeoure sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time in the winter?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
겨울을 기다리고 있어요.
gyeoureul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for the winter.
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 "Winter" in Korean
What does 겨울 mean in Korean?
Winter in Korean is 겨울 (gyeoul). 겨울 is winter; 겨울옷 means clothes for winter weather.
How do I use 이번 겨울?
이번 겨울 (ibeon gyeoul) means this winter. 겨울 is winter; 겨울옷 means clothes for winter weather.
Which object particle goes after 겨울?
The object form is 겨울을 because 겨울 ends in a consonant.
How is 겨울 pronounced?
겨울 (gyeoul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 겨울 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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