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"Writer" in Korean: 작가
작가jakga
Writer in Korean is 작가 (jakga). 작가 is the Korean noun for writer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 작가예요.jeobuneun jakgayeyo.
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How to pronounce 작가
Say it
jakga
/tɕak̚k͈a/
작가 (jakga) has 2 Hangul syllables. 작가 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Writer" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 작가jakga | Writer Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 작가와 상담jakgawa sangdam | consultation with a writer A useful combination with 작가. | A useful combination with 작가. |
| 작가를jakgareul | Writer (as an object) Use 를 when 작가 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 작가 is the object of an action. |
How to use 작가 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 작가예요.
jeobuneun jakgayeyo.
That person is a writer.
작가 appears in a complete sentence for writer.
- 2Finding someone
작가가 여기 있어요.
jakgaga yeogi isseoyo.
The writer is here.
작가가 marks 작가 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
작가와 이야기하고 싶어요.
jakgawa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the writer.
작가 appears in a complete sentence for writer.
Mistakes English speakers make with 작가
Incorrect: 작가이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 작가가 여기 있어요.
When practicing writer, use the correct particle or copula after 작가; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 작가이에요.
Correct: 작가예요.
When practicing writer, when identifying something as 작가, use 작가예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
작가 is the Korean noun for writer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 작가와 상담 (jakgawa sangdam) means consultation with a writer.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 작가
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 작가예요.
jeobuneun jakgayeyo.
That person is a writer.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
작가가 여기 있어요.
jakgaga yeogi isseoyo.
The writer is here.
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 "Writer" in Korean
What does 작가 mean in Korean?
Writer in Korean is 작가 (jakga). 작가 is the Korean noun for writer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 작가와 상담?
작가와 상담 (jakgawa sangdam) means consultation with a writer. 작가 is the Korean noun for writer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 작가?
The object form is 작가를 because 작가 ends in a vowel.
How is 작가 pronounced?
작가 (jakga) has 2 Hangul syllables. 작가 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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