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숫자

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At the A1 level, '숫자' (su-ja) is one of the first nouns you will learn. It simply means 'number' in the sense of the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. At this stage, you use '숫자' to identify what you are looking at. For example, if you see a sign with '10' on it, you can say '이것은 숫자예요' (This is a number). You will also use it when learning how to count in Korean using both the Native Korean system (하나, 둘, 셋...) and the Sino-Korean system (일, 이, 삼...). Teachers will often say '숫자를 읽으세요' (Read the number) or '숫자를 쓰세요' (Write the number). It is a basic building block for telling time, talking about ages, and asking for prices. You don't need to worry about complex nuances yet; just think of it as the word for the symbols used in math.

At the A2 level, you begin to use '숫자' in more practical, everyday situations. You might use it when giving directions (e.g., 'Take bus number 5'), though '번호' is also common there. You'll use '숫자' when discussing basic math problems or confirming information. For instance, if someone gives you their phone number, you might say '숫자가 맞아요?' (Is the number correct?). You also start to learn about '자리' (jari), which means 'place' or 'digit-position.' A '두 자리 숫자' is a two-digit number. This is useful for more specific communication. You'll also encounter '숫자' in the context of dates and calendar days. The focus at A2 is on accuracy—making sure you are hearing and saying the digits correctly in social interactions.

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At the B1 level, '숫자' moves beyond simple identification into the realm of description and basic analysis. You might use it to describe trends or simple data. For example, '숫자가 계속 올라가고 있어요' (The numbers are continuing to go up). You'll also start to see the difference between '숫자' and '수치' (numerical value/data). In a B1 context, you might be reading a simple news article about the economy or population and see '숫자' used to refer to the data points provided. You are expected to be able to handle larger numbers (in the thousands and millions) and use '숫자' to talk about them. You might also use it in idioms or common expressions like '숫자에 밝다' (to be good with numbers/calculation).

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At the B2 level, you are expected to use '숫자' in professional or academic contexts. You will distinguish clearly between '숫자' (the digit), '수' (the concept/quantity), '수치' (the statistical figure), and '통계' (statistics). You might discuss how '숫자' can be misleading in an argument or how '숫자' proves a certain point in a business presentation. For example, '이 숫자는 우리 회사의 성장을 보여줍니다' (This number shows our company's growth). You will also be more aware of the cultural nuances of numbers in Korea, such as which numbers are considered lucky or unlucky, and how to use '숫자' in more complex grammatical structures, like nominalized clauses.

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At the C1 level, your use of '숫자' becomes highly nuanced and abstract. You might use it in literary or philosophical discussions. For instance, you might talk about how humans are often reduced to 'mere numbers' (단순한 숫자) in a bureaucratic system. You will also use it in highly technical fields—if you are studying science, engineering, or economics in Korean, '숫자' will be the basis for discussing complex data sets and mathematical theories. You'll understand the subtle difference between '숫자' and '디지트' (digit, often used in IT) and when to use each. Your vocabulary will include related high-level Hanja terms like '수량' (quantity), '수수' (number/count), and '지수' (index/exponent).

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native command of '숫자' and all its implications. You can use it in high-level wordplay, poetry, or complex political rhetoric. You understand the historical evolution of how numbers were written in Korea (from traditional Hanja characters to modern Arabic numerals) and can discuss this history using '숫자'. You can interpret '숫자' in the context of deep statistical analysis, identifying outliers and explaining their significance in perfect, formal Korean. You are also fully comfortable with the most obscure idioms and proverbs involving numbers, using them naturally in conversation to add flavor and sophistication to your speech.

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숫자 (su-ja) means 'number' or 'digit' in Korean.
It refers to the written symbols (0, 1, 2...) rather than abstract quantities.
Commonly used for phone numbers, passwords, and statistical data.
It is a basic A1-level word essential for daily life in Korea.

The Korean word 숫자 (su-ja) is a foundational noun that primarily translates to 'number,' 'digit,' or 'figure' in English. Derived from the Hanja 數字, where 수 (數) means 'to count' and 자 (字) means 'letter' or 'character,' it literally refers to the characters used to represent numerical values. In everyday Korean life, you will encounter this word in almost every context, from checking your bank balance to reading a bus number or telling someone your phone number. It is important to distinguish 숫자 from the more abstract concept of 'number' represented by the word 수. While 수 refers to the mathematical quantity or the idea of a number, 숫자 specifically highlights the written symbol or the digits themselves. For instance, in the number 123, '1', '2', and '3' are the 숫자.

Daily Application: Used when asking for a PIN, reading a scoreboard, or discussing statistics in a news report.

Educational Context: Teachers use this word when introducing basic arithmetic to children, focusing on how to write the digits 0 through 9.

비밀번호 숫자 네 자리를 입력하세요.

Translation: Please enter the four digits of your password.

아이들이 숫자를 배우고 있어요.

Translation: The children are learning their numbers.

이 숫자가 무엇을 의미하나요?

Translation: What does this number mean?

그는 숫자에 아주 밝아요.

Translation: He is very good with numbers (calculation).

정확한 숫자를 확인해 보세요.

Translation: Please check the exact figures.

Visual Representation: Think of '숫자' as the ink on the paper. If you see '100', the '숫자' are 1, 0, and 0. The '수' is the total quantity of one hundred.

Using 숫자 in sentences is relatively straightforward because it functions as a standard noun. However, because Korean uses two distinct number systems (Native Korean and Sino-Korean), the way you interact with 숫자 can vary depending on what you are counting or identifying. When you are simply identifying a digit, such as a phone number or a room number, you use Sino-Korean numbers. When you are counting items (the 'number of' something), you use Native Korean numbers with a counter, but the word for the 'digit' itself remains 숫자. For example, if you are asking someone to write a number down, you would say '숫자를 써 주세요' (Please write the number). If you are commenting on a large figure in a report, you might say '숫자가 너무 커요' (The number is too big).

Grammatical Placement: As a noun, it can be the subject (숫자가...), the object (숫자를...), or part of a possessive phrase (숫자의...).

그 숫자는 제 생일이에요.

Translation: That number is my birthday.

게시판에 적힌 숫자를 읽어 보세요.

Translation: Please read the number written on the bulletin board.

이 숫자들은 무엇을 합한 것인가요?

Translation: What do these numbers add up to?

그는 복권 숫자를 맞췄어요.

Translation: He matched the lottery numbers.

화면에 나타난 숫자가 틀렸습니다.

Translation: The number shown on the screen is incorrect.

Combining with Verbs: Commonly paired with 세다 (to count), 쓰다 (to write), 읽다 (to read), and 계산하다 (to calculate).

Adjective Modifiers: Commonly modified by 크다 (big), 작다 (small), 정확하다 (accurate), or 복잡하다 (complex).

In South Korea, you will hear 숫자 in a myriad of practical settings. At the bank, the teller might ask you to confirm a 숫자 on a keypad for a transaction. In schools, math teachers constantly refer to 숫자 when explaining equations. Even in casual settings, like playing a game or sharing a phone number, the word is indispensable. One of the most common places to hear it is during news broadcasts, especially in the business section where 'figures' (stats/data) are discussed. For example, a reporter might say, '이번 달 수출 숫자가 발표되었습니다' (This month's export figures have been announced).

Financial District: In Yeouido (Korea's Wall Street), professionals discuss '숫자' as data points that determine market trends.

은행원이 숫자를 다시 확인해 달라고 했어요.

Translation: The bank teller asked me to check the numbers again.

로또 당첨 숫자가 뭐예요?

Translation: What are the winning lotto numbers?

이 숫자는 통계적으로 의미가 있습니다.

Translation: This figure is statistically significant.

전화번호 숫자 하나를 잘못 눌렀어요.

Translation: I pressed one digit of the phone number wrong.

회의에서 구체적인 숫자를 제시해 주세요.

Translation: Please present concrete figures in the meeting.

Public Announcements: Train platforms and airports often announce '숫자' relating to gate numbers or arrival times.

The most frequent mistake learners make is confusing 숫자 with 수 (su) or 개수 (gaesu). While they all relate to numbers, their usage is distinct. 숫자 refers to the symbol (0, 1, 2...). 수 refers to the abstract concept of 'number' or 'quantity.' 개수 refers to the 'count' or 'number of items.' For example, if you want to say 'The number of students is 20,' you should use '학생 수' (the quantity of students) or '학생들의 개수' (though '수' is more natural here), not '학생 숫자.' Another mistake is using the wrong number system when reading a 숫자. Remember: phone numbers, years, and prices always use Sino-Korean numbers. Using Native Korean numbers in these contexts will sound very strange to a native speaker.

Confusing Symbols vs. Quantities: Don't say '숫자가 많아요' if you mean 'There are many items.' Say '수가 많아요' or '양이 많아요' (The quantity/amount is large).

Zero Confusion: Koreans use '영' (yeong) for math and '공' (gong) for phone numbers/codes. Both are the same '숫자' (0), but the context dictates the reading.

틀린 예: 사과 숫자가 세 개예요. (X)

Correct: 사과가 세 개예요. (O) - You don't need '숫자' when counting with a counter.

틀린 예: 이 숫자를 하나로 읽으세요. (X)

Correct: 이 숫자를 일로 읽으세요. (O) - Use Sino-Korean '일' for the digit 1.

틀린 예: 숫자가 부족해요. (X - if referring to people)

Correct: 인원이 부족해요. (O) - Use '인원' for the number of people.

To truly master 숫자, you must understand its synonyms and related terms. The most common related word is 수 (su). While 숫자 is the character, 수 is the value. Another word is 수치 (suchi), which translates to 'numerical value' or 'figure' in a more technical or statistical sense, such as 'blood pressure figures' or 'economic indicators.' Then there is 번호 (beonho), which means 'number' in the sense of a 'sequence' or 'ID,' like a room number or a phone number. If you are talking about the 'amount' of something, 분량 (bunryang) or 양 (yang) are better choices.

숫자 vs. 번호: Use '숫자' for the digits themselves (0-9). Use '번호' for assigned numbers like '전화번호' (phone number) or '비밀번호' (password).

숫자 vs. 수치: '숫자' is casual and general. '수치' is formal and refers to data points in science or economics.

숫자 vs. 개수: '숫자' is the digit. '개수' is the count of individual items (e.g., 'How many apples?').

이 수치는 매우 정확합니다.

Translation: This numerical value is very accurate.

방 번호가 몇 번이에요?

Translation: What is your room number?

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

In ancient Korea, before Arabic numerals were adopted, numbers were written using complex Hanja characters. Today, Koreans use Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3) but still call them '숫자'.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /sud.t͈ɕa/

US /sud.t͈ɕa/

The stress is generally equal on both syllables, but the second syllable starts with a strong, tense 'jj' sound.

Reimt sich auf

부자 (bu-ja - rich person) 사자 (sa-ja - lion) 의자 (ui-ja - chair) 모자 (mo-ja - hat) 상자 (sang-ja - box) 기자 (gi-ja - reporter) 효자 (hyo-ja - devoted son) 과자 (gwa-ja - snack)

Häufige Fehler

Pronouncing it as 'su-ja' with a soft 'j' sound instead of the tense 'jj' sound.
Forgetting to pronounce the 's' patchim as a 't' stop.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 1/5

Very easy to read as it follows standard Hangul phonetics.

Schreiben 2/5

The 's' patchim in '숫' is a common point of minor error.

Sprechen 2/5

The tense 'jj' sound in the second syllable needs practice.

Hören 1/5

Distinct sound, usually easy to pick out in context.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

일, 이, 삼 (1, 2, 3) 하나, 둘, 셋 (1, 2, 3) 쓰다 (To write) 읽다 (To read) 세다 (To count)

Als Nächstes lernen

번호 (Number/ID) 개수 (Count) 수치 (Numerical value) 계산하다 (To calculate) 수학 (Math)

Fortgeschritten

확률 (Probability) 통계 (Statistics) 기하학 (Geometry) 방정식 (Equation) 미적분 (Calculus)

Wichtige Grammatik

Counting with Counters

사과 세 개 (Three apples) - Note: '숫자' isn't used here.

Sino-Korean vs. Native Korean

일, 이, 삼 (Sino) vs. 하나, 둘, 셋 (Native).

Ordinal Numbers

첫 번째 (First), 두 번째 (Second).

Large Numbers (Man system)

만 (10,000), 억 (100,000,000).

Noun Modification

적힌 숫자 (The written number).

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Beispiele nach Niveau

숫자를 일부터 십까지 세어 보세요.

Count the numbers from one to ten.

'부터...까지' means 'from...to'.

이 숫자는 무엇입니까?

What is this number?

Standard polite question form.

공책에 숫자를 쓰세요.

Write the numbers in the notebook.

'에' is the location particle; '를' is the object particle.

저는 숫자를 좋아해요.

I like numbers.

Simple Subject-Object-Verb structure.

숫자 오를 쓰세요.

Write the number five.

'오' is the Sino-Korean for 5.

이 숫자는 팔이에요.

This number is eight.

'이에요' is the polite 'to be' ending.

숫자가 아주 커요.

The number is very big.

'가' is the subject particle.

숫자 일은 하나예요.

The number 1 is 'hana'.

Comparing the symbol (숫자) with the native word.

전화번호 숫자를 가르쳐 주세요.

Please tell me the phone number digits.

'가르쳐 주다' means 'to teach/tell someone'.

비밀번호는 숫자 네 자리입니다.

The password is four digits.

'자리' refers to the number of digits/places.

숫자를 잘못 읽었어요.

I read the number incorrectly.

'잘못' is an adverb meaning 'mistakenly'.

버스 숫자가 잘 안 보여요.

I can't see the bus number well.

'잘 안' means 'not well'.

이 숫자를 더하면 얼마예요?

How much is it if you add these numbers?

'더하다' means 'to add'.

숫자 0은 '영'이라고 읽어요.

The number 0 is read as 'yeong'.

'이라고' is used for quoting or naming.

달력에서 숫자를 확인하세요.

Check the numbers on the calendar.

'에서' indicates the location of an action.

숫자가 적힌 카드를 고르세요.

Choose the card with the number written on it.

'적힌' is the passive past participle of '적다' (to write down).

숫자가 계속 증가하고 있습니다.

The numbers are continuously increasing.

'증가하다' is a formal word for 'to increase'.

그는 숫자 계산이 매우 빠릅니다.

He is very fast at calculating numbers.

'계산' means 'calculation'.

정확한 숫자를 입력해야 합니다.

You must enter the exact numbers.

'해야 합니다' expresses necessity or obligation.

숫자 데이터가 부족해서 분석이 어렵습니다.

Analysis is difficult because there is a lack of numerical data.

'아서/어서' indicates a reason or cause.

이 숫자는 작년과 비교했을 때 낮습니다.

This number is low compared to last year.

'비교하다' means 'to compare'.

숫자 뒤에 단위를 붙여 주세요.

Please attach a unit after the number.

'단위' means 'unit' (like kg, m, etc.).

어린이들은 숫자의 개념을 먼저 배워야 해요.

Children must first learn the concept of numbers.

'개념' means 'concept'.

숫자 하나만 틀려도 결과가 달라져요.

Even if only one number is wrong, the result changes.

'만' means 'only'; '아/어도' means 'even if'.

보고서에 있는 숫자들이 일치하지 않아요.

The numbers in the report do not match.

'일치하다' means 'to correspond' or 'to match'.

숫자에만 의존하는 것은 위험할 수 있습니다.

Relying only on numbers can be dangerous.

'의존하다' means 'to rely on'.

이 숫자는 통계적으로 유의미한 차이를 보입니다.

This figure shows a statistically significant difference.

'유의미하다' means 'to be significant'.

숫자를 조작하는 것은 범죄입니다.

Manipulating numbers is a crime.

'조작하다' means 'to manipulate' or 'to forge'.

그래프의 숫자가 너무 작아서 읽기 불편해요.

The numbers on the graph are too small, so they are uncomfortable to read.

'기 불편하다' means 'uncomfortable to [verb]'.

숫자를 통해 시장의 흐름을 파악할 수 있어요.

We can grasp the market flow through numbers.

'를 통해' means 'through' or 'via'.

구체적인 숫자를 제시해 주시겠습니까?

Would you mind presenting specific figures?

'시겠습니까' is a very formal and polite request.

숫자가 주는 객관적인 정보를 신뢰합니다.

I trust the objective information provided by numbers.

'객관적' means 'objective'.

현대 사회에서 인간은 종종 숫자로 환원되곤 합니다.

In modern society, humans are often reduced to numbers.

'환원되다' means 'to be reduced to' or 'returned to'.

이 숫자는 빙산의 일각에 불과할 뿐입니다.

This figure is merely the tip of the iceberg.

'에 불과하다' means 'to be nothing more than'.

숫자의 이면에 숨겨진 진실을 찾아야 합니다.

We must find the truth hidden behind the numbers.

'이면' means 'the back side' or 'hidden side'.

그는 숫자의 나열 속에서 패턴을 찾아냈습니다.

He found a pattern within the sequence of numbers.

'나열' means 'arrangement' or 'listing'.

추상적인 개념을 숫자로 계량화하는 작업입니다.

It is a task of quantifying abstract concepts into numbers.

'계량화하다' means 'to quantify'.

숫자가 모든 가치를 대변할 수는 없습니다.

Numbers cannot represent all values.

'대변하다' means 'to represent' or 'to speak for'.

복잡한 수식 속에서 숫자 하나가 누락되었습니다.

One number was omitted from the complex formula.

'누락되다' means 'to be omitted' or 'missing'.

그 통계 숫자는 표본의 편향성을 반영하고 있습니다.

That statistical figure reflects the bias of the sample.

'편향성' means 'bias' or 'skew'.

숫자는 때로 언어보다 더 강력한 수사학적 도구가 됩니다.

Numbers sometimes become a more powerful rhetorical tool than language.

'수사학적' means 'rhetorical'.

데이터의 바다에서 유의미한 숫자를 길어 올리는 통찰력이 필요합니다.

Insight is needed to draw meaningful numbers from the sea of data.

'길어 올리다' means 'to draw up' (like water from a well).

숫자의 객관성이라는 신화에 매몰되어서는 안 됩니다.

We must not be buried in the myth of the objectivity of numbers.

'매몰되다' means 'to be buried' or 'consumed by'.

그 학자는 숫자의 철학적 함의를 탐구하는 데 평생을 바쳤습니다.

The scholar dedicated his life to exploring the philosophical implications of numbers.

'함의' means 'implication' or 'connotation'.

경제적 지표로서의 숫자는 사회적 불평등을 은폐하기도 합니다.

Numbers as economic indicators sometimes conceal social inequality.

'은폐하다' means 'to conceal' or 'hide'.

숫자의 배열이 자아내는 기하학적 아름다움에 매료되었습니다.

I was fascinated by the geometric beauty created by the arrangement of numbers.

'자아내다' means 'to evoke' or 'create'.

역사적 기록 속의 숫자는 당시의 인구 구조를 짐작게 합니다.

Numbers in historical records allow us to guess the population structure of the time.

'짐작게 하다' means 'to allow one to guess'.

숫자의 엄밀함이 예술의 자유분방함과 충돌하는 지점입니다.

This is the point where the precision of numbers clashes with the free-spiritedness of art.

'엄밀함' means 'precision' or 'rigor'.

Häufige Kollokationen

숫자를 세다

숫자를 쓰다

숫자를 읽다

숫자가 크다

숫자가 작다

정확한 숫자

숫자 네 자리

숫자에 밝다

숫자를 맞추다

숫자가 틀리다

Häufige Phrasen

숫자 놀이

— Number games; playing with numbers.

아이와 함께 숫자 놀이를 해요.

숫자판

— Number pad or keypad.

숫자판을 눌러서 입력하세요.

숫자 키

— Number key on a keyboard.

숫자 키가 안 눌려요.

숫자 배열

— The arrangement or order of numbers.

숫자 배열이 독특하네요.

숫자 표

— A table or chart of numbers.

숫자 표를 보고 답을 찾으세요.

숫자 감각

— A sense for numbers; being good with math.

그는 숫자 감각이 뛰어나요.

숫자 단위

— Numerical units (e.g., ones, tens, hundreds).

숫자 단위를 잘 확인해야 해요.

숫자 정보

— Numerical information.

이 그래프는 중요한 숫자 정보를 담고 있어요.

숫자 인식

— Number recognition.

기계가 숫자를 인식하지 못해요.

숫자 교육

— Number education; teaching math to kids.

조기 숫자 교육이 중요할까요?

Wird oft verwechselt mit

숫자 vs 수 (su)

'수' is the abstract concept of number/quantity; '숫자' is the written digit.

숫자 vs 번호 (beonho)

'번호' is for IDs or sequences (phone/room); '숫자' is for the digits themselves.

숫자 vs 개수 (gaesu)

'개수' is used when counting the total number of items.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"숫자에 밝다"

— To be quick at calculation or good with money/math.

그는 숫자에 밝아서 회계사를 하고 있어요.

Neutral

"숫자에 불과하다"

— To be 'merely a number,' implying something isn't as important as it seems.

나이는 숫자에 불과해요.

Neutral

"숫자를 맞추다"

— To make the numbers add up (sometimes implies manipulation).

장부의 숫자를 맞추느라 고생했어요.

Neutral

"숫자 싸움"

— A battle of figures; a competition based on data.

이번 선거는 숫자 싸움이 될 거예요.

Neutral

"숫자 놀음"

— Playing with numbers; often used negatively to describe deceptive statistics.

정치인들의 숫자 놀음에 속지 마세요.

Informal

"숫자가 말해주다"

— The numbers speak for themselves (provide proof).

우리의 성공은 숫자가 말해줍니다.

Neutral

"숫자 속에 파묻히다"

— To be buried in numbers; to be overwhelmed by data.

그는 하루 종일 숫자 속에 파묻혀 살아요.

Informal

"숫자를 굴리다"

— To crunch numbers; to calculate possibilities.

머릿속으로 숫자를 굴려 보았어요.

Informal

"숫자 하나 차이"

— A difference of just one number; a very close call.

숫자 하나 차이로 1등을 놓쳤어요.

Neutral

"숫자만 보고 판단하다"

— To judge based only on numbers/data without looking at the whole picture.

사람을 숫자만 보고 판단하지 마세요.

Neutral

Leicht verwechselbar

숫자 vs 수 (su)

Both mean 'number' in English.

'수' is the value or quantity (abstract). '숫자' is the symbol or character (concrete).

수의 개념 (concept of number) vs. 숫자를 쓰다 (write a digit).

숫자 vs 번호 (beonho)

Both refer to numerical labels.

'번호' is an assigned ID (like a jersey number). '숫자' is the digit (0-9).

전화번호 (phone number) vs. 숫자 7 (the digit 7).

숫자 vs 수치 (suchi)

Both relate to numerical information.

'수치' is a formal term for data/figures. '숫자' is more general.

통계 수치 (statistical figure) vs. 숫자 공부 (studying numbers).

숫자 vs 단위 (danwi)

Often used together with numbers.

'단위' is the unit (kg, cm). '숫자' is the value.

숫자 뒤에 단위를 써요 (Write the unit after the number).

숫자 vs 계산 (gyesan)

Involves numbers.

'계산' is the act of calculating. '숫자' is the object being calculated.

숫자 계산 (calculating numbers).

Satzmuster

이것은 숫자 [X]예요.

이것은 숫자 오예요.

숫자를 [Verb]-세요.

숫자를 읽으세요.

숫자 [N] 자리

숫자 네 자리 비밀번호.

숫자가 [Adjective]-해요.

숫자가 너무 복잡해요.

숫자를 통해 [Noun]-을/를 알 수 있다.

숫자를 통해 결과를 알 수 있다.

[Noun] 수보다 [Noun] 숫자가...

학생 수보다 적힌 숫자가 더 많아요.

숫자로 환원하다

모든 것을 숫자로 환원할 수 없습니다.

숫자의 이면에...

숫자의 이면에 숨겨진 의미를 파악해야 한다.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

수 (Number/Quantity)

수치 (Numerical value)

수학 (Mathematics)

수량 (Quantity)

Verben

세다 (To count)

계산하다 (To calculate)

더하다 (To add)

빼다 (To subtract)

Adjektive

무수하다 (Countless)

정확하다 (Accurate)

복잡하다 (Complex)

Verwandt

번호 (Number/ID)

개수 (Count)

단위 (Unit)

통계 (Statistics)

도표 (Chart)

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So verwendest du es

frequency

Very high in daily and professional life.

Häufige Fehler

Writing '수자' instead of '숫자'. → 숫자
The 's' (ㅅ) patchim is required due to the 'sai-siot' grammar rule.
Using '숫자' to mean 'the number of people'. → 인원 수
'숫자' refers to the digits, not the count of people.
Reading the digit 1 as '하나' when identifying it as a '숫자'. → 일
When identifying digits (0-9) as symbols, use Sino-Korean readings.
Saying '사과 숫자' for 'number of apples'. → 사과 개수
'개수' is the correct term for the count of items.
Confusing '숫자' with '번호' in '전화번호'. → 전화번호
'번호' is for sequences/IDs; '숫자' is for the individual digits.

Tipps

The 'Ja' Rule

Remember that 'Ja' (字) means 'character' (like in Hanja). So 'Su-ja' is the 'Number-Character'.

Tense it up!

Make sure to pronounce the second syllable as 'jja' with a strong, tense sound.

Patchim Check

Always include the 's' (ㅅ) in '숫'. It changes the sound to a 't' stop.

Symbol vs Value

If you are talking about the ink on the paper, use '숫자'. If you are talking about the amount in your head, use '수'.

Lucky 7

Just like in the West, the '숫자' 7 is considered lucky in Korea.

Flashcards

Create flashcards with a digit on one side and the word '숫자' plus the Sino-Korean reading on the other.

Context Clues

If you hear 'su-ja' in a store, they are likely talking about the price digits or a barcode.

Handwriting

Practice writing Korean digits; sometimes they look slightly different from Western styles (like the number 7 or 1).

Phone Numbers

Practice saying your phone number and call it a '전화번호' made of '숫자들'.

Beyond Basics

Once you know '숫자', learn '수치' to sound more professional in business settings.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'SU' as 'Sum' and 'JA' as 'Character' (like in Hanja). So, 'Sum-Character' = Number!

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a person named 'Su' drawing 'J' (for Ja) as a number on a board.

Word Web

Math Money Phone Clock Date Count Digits Calculator

Herausforderung

Try to look around your room and find five '숫자'. Say them out loud in Korean!

Wortherkunft

Derived from the Hanja 數字. '數' (수) means to count or a number, and '字' (자) means a character or letter.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The characters or symbols used for counting.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-based vocabulary).

Kultureller Kontext

Avoid using number 4 in sensitive contexts like hospital room numbers if possible.

In English, we often use 'number' for everything. In Korean, you must be careful to use '숫자' for digits and '수' for quantities.

'Naneun Suja' (I am a Number) - common theme in literature about dehumanization. Squid Game - characters are identified by '숫자' on their tracksuits.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

At the Bank

숫자를 입력하세요.
비밀번호 숫자.
금액 숫자를 확인하세요.
숫자가 틀려요.

In School

숫자를 써 보세요.
숫자를 더하세요.
숫자를 빼세요.
큰 숫자.

Shopping

가격 숫자.
할인 숫자.
숫자 0이 세 개.
정확한 숫자.

Using a Phone

전화번호 숫자.
숫자 버튼.
숫자를 누르다.
잘못된 숫자.

News/Reports

통계 숫자.
숫자가 증가하다.
숫자가 감소하다.
의미 있는 숫자.

Gesprächseinstiege

"가장 좋아하는 숫자가 뭐예요? (What is your favorite number?)"

"비밀번호는 몇 자리 숫자예요? (How many digits is the password?)"

"이 숫자를 한국어로 어떻게 읽어요? (How do you read this number in Korean?)"

"숫자에 밝은 편이세요? (Are you good with numbers?)"

"복권 숫자를 골라 줄 수 있어요? (Can you pick lottery numbers for me?)"

Tagebuch-Impulse

오늘 본 가장 인상 깊은 숫자에 대해 쓰세요. (Write about the most impressive number you saw today.)

내가 숫자를 좋아하는 이유 또는 싫어하는 이유. (Why I like or dislike numbers.)

나에게 행운을 주는 숫자는? (The number that brings me luck?)

숫자가 없는 세상은 어떨까요? (What would a world without numbers be like?)

한국의 숫자 문화에 대해 느낀 점. (What I felt about Korean number culture.)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

'숫자' refers to the actual character or digit (like 1, 2, 3), while '수' refers to the abstract concept or the quantity. For example, in the number '500', the '숫자' are 5, 0, and 0, but the '수' is five hundred.

It is always '숫자' with the 's' patchim (sai-siot). This is a common spelling rule in Korean for certain compound words.

You say '전화번호' (jeon-hwa-beon-ho). While it contains '숫자', the specific term for an ID number is '번호'.

No, you should use native numbers and the counter '개'. For example, '사과 세 개'. '숫자' is the noun for the digit itself.

Because the '숫자' 4 is pronounced '사' (sa), which sounds like the Hanja for death (死).

Yes, it comes from the Hanja 數字.

You say '네 자리 숫자' (ne jari su-ja).

It is an idiom meaning someone is very good at mental math or managing money.

When identifying a specific '숫자', use Sino-Korean (일, 이, 삼...).

In a casual sense, yes, people often say '숫자가 말해준다' to mean the statistics prove something.

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