자주 쓰는 표현
jaju sseuneun pyohyeon
The English phrase "common phrases" is translated into Korean as 자주 쓰는 표현 (jaju sseuneun pyohyeon).
This phrase refers to expressions that are frequently used in everyday conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 자주 (frequently), 쓰는 (using) and 표현 (expression).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 표현 (expression) is a countable noun that does not change form for plurality in Korean.
How do you pronounce it?
jaju sseuneun pyohyeon
Did you know?
- In Korean, 자주 is a homonym with several distinct meanings. While it means 'frequently' in this phrase, it can also refer to the color 'purple' or the concept of 'independence' depending on the Chinese characters used.
- The word 표현 (expression) is a Sino-Korean word derived from the characters for 'surface' and 'appearing'. Literally, it describes the process of making an internal thought appear on the surface.
- Korean learners may be surprised to find that 표현 is used not just for spoken words, but also for artistic expressions, facial gestures, and mathematical notations.
Examples in context
- 자주 쓰는 표현을 배우고 싶어요.jaju sseuneun pyo-hyeoneul baeugo sipeoyo.I want to learn common phrases.
- 이 책에는 자주 쓰는 표현이 많아요.i chaegeneun jaju sseuneun pyohyeoni manayo.There are many common phrases in this book.
- 자주 쓰는 표현을 알려줄 수 있어요?jaju sseuneun pyohyeoneul allyeojul su isseoyo?Can you tell me some common phrases?
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Subin are studying Korean together at a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 한국어 자주 쓰는 표현을 알고 있어요?Subin-ssi, hangugeo jaju sseuneun pyohyeoneul algo isseoyo?Subin, do you know some common Korean phrases?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 몇 가지 알고 있어요.ne, myeot gaji algo isseoyo.Yes, I know a few.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저에게도 좀 알려주세요.jeoegedo jom allyeojuseyo.Please tell me some too.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼, 같이 연습해 봐요.geureom, gachi yeonseup-hae bwayo.Then, let's practice together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 자주, 표현, CC BY-SA 4.0.
