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D4. Simple Sentences

Day 4: Simple Sentences

Subject-Object-Verb Structure

안녕하세요! Welcome to Day 4! Now that you've built a foundation with basic vocabulary and numbers, it's time to start forming sentences. Korean sentences generally follow a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) structure, which is different from the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure commonly used in English.

  • English: I (S) love (V) K-pop (O).
  • Korean: 나는 (S) K-pop을 (O) 좋아해 (V).

K-pop Tip: When tweeting or messaging about your favorite K-pop group, using simple sentences in Korean can earn you major fan points!

Basic Sentence Patterns

Let's learn some basic sentence patterns that you can customize for any situation, including K-pop fangirling (or fanboying)!

  • Noun + 이/가 + Adjective
    • 예쁘다 (Pretty) :
    • 블랙핑크는 예쁘다 (Blackpink is pretty).

  • Noun + 을/를 + Verb
    • 듣는다 (Listen) :
    • 나는 BTS를 듣는다 (I listen to BTS).

  • Subject + 도 + Verb
    • 좋아하다 (Like) :
    • 나도 아이즈원을 좋아해 (I also like IZ*ONE).

Quick Practice

Let's try creating some simple sentences related to K-pop:

  • How would you say "I love TWICE" in Korean?
    • Answer: 나는 TWICE를 좋아해.
  • How would you say "EXO is popular" in Korean?
    • Answer: EXO는 인기있다.
  • How would you say "I also listen to GOT7" in Korean?
    • Answer: 나도 GOT7을 듣는다.

Creating Your Own K-pop Sentences

Now, try to form your own sentences using the patterns we've learned today. Share them in fan communities, with friends, or just keep them as your personal notes.

  • Example: 나는 스트레이키즈의 노래를 듣는다. (I listen to Stray Kids' songs.)
  • Example: 레드벨벳은 아름답다. (Red Velvet is beautiful.)

Remember, practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to languages. Keep practicing and don't get discouraged.

Check!

How do you say these in Korean?

I love K-pop! (SVO: Subject-Verb-Object)
Blackpink is pretty. (Noun + 이/가 + Adjective)
I listen to BTS.
I also like IZ*ONE.
I love TWICE.

Quizzes

What is the typical sentence structure in Korean?

SVO
SOV
VOS

How do you say "I listen to BTS" in Korean?

나도 BTS를 듣는다
나는 BTS를 듣는다
나는 BTS를 좋아해

Which sentence pattern would you use to say "Blackpink is pretty"?

Noun + 이/가 + Adjective
Subject + 도 + Verb
Noun + 을/를 + Verb

Bonus Question

Translate this sentence into Korean:

Red Velvet is beautiful.

Translate this sentence into Korean:

I also listen to GOT7.

See you in tomorrow's lesson, where we will dive into some useful phrases you'll often hear in K-pop interviews and shows. Until then, 화이팅!

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