숫자
sutja[ˈsʰu(ː)t̚t͡ɕ͈a̠]
The English phrase "numbers" is translated into Korean as 숫자 (sutja).
The word 숫자 refers to numbers.
Did you know?
- Korean has a unique 'number' logic for age. Traditionally, a baby is considered one year old the moment they are born, effectively counting the time spent in the womb.
- The Sino-Korean number for four 사 is sometimes avoided in hospitals or elevators because it sounds identical to the word for 'death'.
- While 숫자 refers to the concept of numbers, Korean uses two completely different numbering systems depending on whether you are counting items or telling time.
Examples in context
- 이만 일천21,000
- 삼백 사십 오345
- 유월 일일June 1st
- 공일공 일이삼사 오육칠팔010-1234-5678
- 숫자가 너무 커요.sut-ja-ga neo-mu keo-yo.The numbers are too big.
- 이 숫자는 무엇인가요?i sut-ja-neun mu-eot-in-ga-yo?What is this number?
- 숫자를 잘 읽어야 해요.sut-ja-reul jal ilg-eo-ya hae-yo.You must read the numbers well.
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are checking a math quiz together.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 이 숫자 좀 보세요.Min-jun ssi, i sut-ja jom bo-se-yo.Minjun, please look at this number.
- 민준 Min-jun오, 숫자가 틀렸네요.O, sut-ja-ga teul-lyeot-ne-yo.Oh, the number is wrong.
- 민지 Min-ji다시 써야겠어요.da-si sseo-ya-get-eo-yo.I should write it again.
- 민준 Min-jun맞아요, 꼼꼼하게 확인하세요.ma-ja-yo, kkom-kkom-ha-ge hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.That's right, check it carefully.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 숫자, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
