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"Woman" in Korean: 여자
여자yeoja
Woman in Korean is 여자 (yeoja). 여자 is the Korean noun for woman; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 여자예요.jeobuneun yeojayeyo.
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How to pronounce 여자
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yeoja
/jʌtɕa/
여자 (yeoja) has 2 Hangul syllables. 여자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Woman" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 여자yeoja | Woman Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 여자와 상담yeojawa sangdam | consultation with a woman A useful combination with 여자. | A useful combination with 여자. |
| 여자를yeojareul | Woman (as an object) Use 를 when 여자 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 여자 is the object of an action. |
How to use 여자 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 여자예요.
jeobuneun yeojayeyo.
That person is a woman.
여자 appears in a complete sentence for woman.
- 2Finding someone
여자가 여기 있어요.
yeojaga yeogi isseoyo.
The woman is here.
여자가 marks 여자 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
여자와 이야기하고 싶어요.
yeojawa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the woman.
여자 appears in a complete sentence for woman.
Mistakes English speakers make with 여자
Incorrect: 여자이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 여자가 여기 있어요.
When practicing woman, use the correct particle or copula after 여자; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 여자이에요.
Correct: 여자예요.
When practicing woman, when identifying something as 여자, use 여자예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
여자 is the Korean noun for woman; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 여자와 상담 (yeojawa sangdam) means consultation with a woman.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 여자
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 여자예요.
jeobuneun yeojayeyo.
That person is a woman.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
여자가 여기 있어요.
yeojaga yeogi isseoyo.
The woman is here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Woman" in Korean
What does 여자 mean in Korean?
Woman in Korean is 여자 (yeoja). 여자 is the Korean noun for woman; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 여자와 상담?
여자와 상담 (yeojawa sangdam) means consultation with a woman. 여자 is the Korean noun for woman; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 여자?
The object form is 여자를 because 여자 ends in a vowel.
How is 여자 pronounced?
여자 (yeoja) has 2 Hangul syllables. 여자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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