Tag: Korean language tips
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Korean Spacing Rules (띄어쓰기)
1. Introduction Spacing in Korean is essential for correct meaning and readability. Unlike English, where spacing is consistent, Korean rules depend on particles (조사), dependent nouns, and whether expressions are established words or not. Wrong spacing can completely change interpretation. 2. Basic Rules 2-1. Particles (조사) Particles always attach to the preceding word. 2-2. Main…
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Understanding Korean Number Systems: Native vs. Sino-Korean
Learning Korean numbers can be confusing because the language uses two number systems: Sino-Korean (한자어 수) and Native Korean (고유어 수). Each has its own usage rules, and sometimes they overlap. 1. Sino-Korean Numbers (한자어 수) 1 – 일 (一)2 – 이 (二)3 – 삼 (三)4 – 사 (四)5 – 오 (五)6 – 육 (六)7…