장소들
jangsodeul
The English phrase 'places' is translated into Korean as 장소들 (jangsodeul).
장소들 is used to refer to multiple specific locations or areas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix 들 can be attached to almost any noun to indicate plurality, although it is more common to use it with animate nouns than with inanimate nouns like 'place'. In natural Korean speech, the plural suffix 들 is often omitted even when referring to multiple places, as the context typically makes the number clear.
How do you pronounce it?
jangsodeul
Did you know?
- In Korean, the word for 'place' 장소 can be swapped with 곳 in many contexts. While 장소 is a Sino-Korean word borrowed from Chinese, 곳 is a native Korean word and often feels more natural in casual conversation.
- The word 자리 can be used to mean 'place', but it carries the added nuances of meaning a 'seat' or a person's specific 'position' within a social hierarchy.
- While 들 indicates plurality, Koreans often use 'counters' to specify the number of 'places' instead. For example, to say 'two places', a speaker would use the counter 곳 combined with a number rather than just adding 들.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are planning a trip together.
- 민지 Min-ji가보고 싶은 장소들이 있어요?gabogo sip-eun jangso-deuri isseoyo?Are there any places you want to visit?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 예쁜 카페들에 가고 싶어요.ne, yeppeun kape-deure ga-go sip-eoyo.Yes, I want to go to some pretty cafes.
- 민지 Min-ji그 장소들을 지도에 표시할게요.geu jangso-deureul jido-e pyosi-halgeyo.I will mark those places on the map.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo고마워요, 민지 씨.gomawoyo, Minji ssi.Thank you, Minji.
