완전한 문장
wanjeonhan munjang
The English phrase "a full sentence" is translated into Korean as 완전한 문장 (wanjeonhan munjang).
완전한 문장 is the standard way to refer to a grammatically complete sentence in a linguistic or educational context to describe a group of words that expresses a complete thought containing both a subject and a predicate.
What does it mean word for word?
완전한 (wanjeonhan) means "complete" or "perfect", and 문장 (munjang) means "sentence".
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this phrase in a sentence, you may encounter particles such as 는, which is used to mark the topic or subject or 을, which marks the direct object.
How do you pronounce it?
wanjeonhan munjang
Did you know?
- The word 문장 can also refer to a 'coat of arms' or 'emblem' in Korean. This is because the same Sino-Korean characters are used for both the linguistic term and the heraldic term.
- A 문장 can be considered grammatically complete in Korean even if it consists of only a single verb, as the subject is implied.
- Korean uses a unique system of honorifics that can change the ending of a 문장 entirely depending on the social status of the listener.
Examples in context
- 저는 한국에 갑니다.I am going to Korea.
- 저는 커피를 마십니다.I drink coffee.
- 저는 한국어를 배우고 있습니다.I am learning Korean.
- 회의는 내일 오전 10시에 있을 예정입니다.The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 a.m.
- 나는 학교에 간다.I am going to school.
- 우리 친구들이 함께 공원에 가요.Our friends are going to the park together.
- 이것은 완전한 문장입니다.igeoseun wanjeonhan munjang-imnida.This is a full sentence.
- 완전한 문장을 써 보세요.wanjeonhan munjang-eul sseo boseyo.Please write a full sentence.
- 그는 완전한 문장으로 대답했다.geuneun wanjeonhan munjang-euro daedaphaetda.He answered with a full sentence.
Example conversation
A teacher is correcting a student's writing in a classroom.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨, 이것은 완전한 문장인가요?Minji ssi, igeoseun wanjeonhan munjang-ingayo?Minji, is this a full sentence?
- 민지 Min-ji아니요, 아직은 아니에요.Aniyo, ajig-eun anieyo.No, it is not yet.
- 민준 Min-jun그럼 완전한 문장을 다시 만들어 보세요.Geureom wanjeonhan munjang-eul dasi mandeureo boseyo.Then please make a full sentence again.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 선생님. 알겠습니다.Ne, seonsaengnim. Algetseumnida.Yes, teacher. I understand.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 문장, CC BY-SA 4.0.
