Korean vowels and Consonants (Korean Translation) Flashcards
What is the vowel sound for ‘a’?
aju (very)
Represents a specific pronunciation in the language.
How is the vowel ‘e’ pronounced?
set (three)
Indicates the sound of the vowel in context.
What is the meaning of ‘iri’?
this way
This term indicates direction.
Translate ‘o’ to its corresponding term.
oshipshio (please come)
A common polite expression.
What does ‘u’ represent?
kudu (shoe)
Refers to an everyday object.
What is the term for the vowel ‘ae’?
taewi (captain)
A title of authority.
What is the meaning of the vowel ‘o’ as used in ‘Odi’?
where
Used inquiringly in questions.
What does ‘u’ mean in ‘kurigo’?
and
A conjunction used to connect ideas.
What does ‘y’ stand for?
yosae (lately)
Refers to recent time.
Translate the consonant ‘w’.
wae (why)
Used to ask for reasons.
What is the consonant sound for ‘g’?
yogi (here)
Indicates location.
How is ‘k’ pronounced?
kudu (shoe)
Same as the vowel ‘u’.
What does ‘k’’ represent?
chok’a (nephew)
A familial relationship term.
What is the meaning of ‘kk’?
kkaji (up to)
Indicates a limit or extent.
What does ‘b’ correspond to?
obun (five minutes)
A measure of time.
What is the term for ‘p’?
paek (hundred)
A numerical value.
Translate ‘p’’.
pial (eight)
Another numerical representation.
What is the meaning of ‘t’?
taewi (captain)
Same as the vowel ‘ae’.
What does ‘t’’ stand for?
T’ashipshio (please get on)
A polite request.
How is ‘tt’ pronounced?
ttara (following)
Indicates sequence.
What does ‘j’ mean?
onje (when)
Used in questions about time.
Translate ‘ch’.
chumal (weekend)
Refers to a specific time period.
What does ‘ch’’ represent?
ch’a (tea)
A beverage term.
What is the meaning of ‘tch’?
Tchamnida (It’s salty)
An expression related to taste.
