문장
munjang[muɲd͡ʑa̠ŋ]
The English phrase 'a sentence' is translated into Korean as 문장 (munjang).
문장 is used to refer to a sentence (phrase).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on its grammatical role in a sentence. When the sentence is the subject of a verb, you add the subject marker 이 to create 문장이. When the sentence is the direct object of a verb, you add the object marker 을 to create 문장을. To say 'of a sentence' or 'the sentence's', you add the possessive particle 의 to create 문장의.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is [munjang].
Did you know?
- The word 문장 can also mean 'coat of arms' or 'emblem' when derived from the Hanja 紋章.
- Korean sentences often omit the subject entirely if it is understood from context. This means a grammatically complete 문장 may contain no subject at all, which would be an error in English.
- In formal Korean writing, a 문장 might end with a highly specialized suffix that indicates the speaker's social relationship to the listener, a concept called honorifics.
Examples in context
- 문장이 끝나면 마침표를 찍어야 합니다.A full stop must be placed at the end of a sentence.This sentence is useful for learning how to place a full stop at the end of a 문장.
- 문장을 쓰고 있어요.I am writing a sentence.This sentence is useful for describing the act of writing a 문장.Tatoeba #13184942 by atitarev, translation #3634680 by thegui
- 안녕하세요, 어떻게 지내세요?Hello, how are you?
- 도움을 주셔서 감사합니다.Thank you for your help.
- 잠시만요, 역으로 가는 방법을 아세요?Excuse me, do you know the way to the station?
- 소금 좀 건네주시겠어요?Could you please pass me the salt?
- 내일 뭐 할 거야?What are you doing tomorrow?
- 영화 보러 가자.Let's go to the movies.
- 어이, 좀 돈 빌려 줄래?Hey, can you lend me some money?
- 물 한 병 사 줘.Please buy me a bottle of water.
- 이 문장은 너무 길어요.i munjang-eun neomu gireoyo.This sentence is too long.
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are looking at a notebook together.
- 민준 Min-jun이 문장이 맞아요?i munjang-i majayo?Is this sentence correct?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 아주 완벽해요.ne, aju wanbyeokhaeyo.Yes, it is perfect.
- 민준 Min-jun다행이네요. 고마워요, 서연 씨.dahaeng-ineyo. gomawoyo, Seoyeon ssi.That's a relief. Thank you, Seoyeon.
- 서연 Seo-yeon아니에요. 계속 하세요.anieyo. gyesok haseyo.No problem. Please keep going.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 문장, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 문장, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
