다섯 개
When counting items in Korean, you often need to use a counter word. For general items or things, the counter word is '개' (gae). So, '다섯 개' (da-seot gae) literally means 'five things' or 'five items'.
It's important to remember that Korean numbers change form when used with counter words. '다섯' is the native Korean number for five. You wouldn't use the Sino-Korean '오' (o) with '개'.
This expression is very common and useful for everyday situations like ordering food, buying groceries, or talking about quantities of various objects.
When counting items in Korean, you often combine a number with a counter word. In this case, '다섯' means 'five' and '개' is a common counter word for general items or things. So, '다섯 개' literally translates to 'five items' or 'five things'.
You'll use '개' for a wide variety of objects when you're not using a more specific counter like for people, animals, or books. It's a very versatile and frequently used counter in everyday Korean conversations.
When counting items in Korean, you often attach a counter word to the number. For instance, when you say 다섯 개 (da-seot gae), you are specifically referring to 'five items' or 'five things.' The word '개' (gae) is a common and versatile counter for general items.
You can use 다섯 개 for a variety of objects, such as 다섯 개 사과 (da-seot gae sa-gwa) for 'five apples' or 다섯 개 연필 (da-seot gae yeon-pil) for 'five pencils.'
It’s important to remember that Korean numbers have two sets: the native Korean numbers and the Sino-Korean numbers. 다섯 (da-seot) is a native Korean number, which is typically used with counter words.
While '개' is very common, there are many other specific counter words in Korean depending on what you are counting (e.g., '명' for people, '마리' for animals). However, '개' is a great general-purpose counter to know and use.
When counting items or things in Korean, you often attach a counter word after the number. For general items, the counter word is '개' (gae). So, '다섯 개' literally means 'five items' or 'five things'. This is a very common way to express quantities for a wide variety of nouns, especially when the noun itself doesn't have a specific counter word. It's important to use the native Korean numbers (하나, 둘, 셋, 넷, 다섯) with counter words, rather than the Sino-Korean numbers (일, 이, 삼, 사, 오) which are used for different contexts like dates, money, or addresses.
다섯 개 en 30 secondes
- 다섯 means five (native Korean number).
- 개 is a common counter for general items.
- Used to count five things when the item isn't specified.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
The Korean phrase 다섯 개 (da-seot gae) directly translates to 'five items' or 'five things.' It's a combination of the pure Korean number 다섯 (da-seot), meaning 'five,' and the counter 개 (gae), which is a general counter for individual items or objects. Think of '개' as being similar to saying 'pieces of' or 'units of' in English when you're talking about countable things without a specific, more specialized counter.
You'll use 다섯 개 very frequently in everyday Korean conversations. Whenever you need to specify that you have or want five of something, and that 'something' doesn't have its own unique counter (like '권' for books or '명' for people), 다섯 개 is your go-to phrase. It's incredibly versatile and can be applied to a vast range of nouns. This makes it one of the most practical vocabulary items to learn early on.
For example, if you're at a market and you want to buy five apples, you would say '사과 다섯 개 주세요.' (Sa-gwa da-seot gae ju-se-yo.). Here, '사과' is apple, and '주세요' means 'please give me.' The '다섯 개' specifies the quantity of the apples you want. It's that simple!
It's important to remember that in Korean, the counter generally comes after the number and the noun it's counting. So, it's not 'five apples' like in English, but rather 'apple five items.' This might feel a bit backward at first, but with practice, it becomes very natural. This structure is consistent across most Korean counting phrases.
Let's look at some more common scenarios where you would use 다섯 개:
- When ordering food or drinks: If you're getting five bottles of water, you'd say '물 다섯 개 주세요.'
- When talking about a quantity of objects: If you have five pens, you might say '펜 다섯 개 있어요.' (Pen da-seot gae i-sseo-yo. - I have five pens.)
- When asking about quantity: You could ask '몇 개 있어요?' (Myeot gae i-sseo-yo? - How many do you have?) and the answer could be '다섯 개 있어요.'
The counter '개' is a default counter for many inanimate objects. While some items have their own specific counters (like '잔' for cups, '마리' for animals), '개' acts as a universal fallback. If you're ever unsure which counter to use, '개' is often a safe bet, especially for everyday items, although it's always best to learn the specific counters as you progress. For A2 level learners, mastering '다섯 개' is a solid step towards fluency in expressing quantities.
- DEFINITION
- The phrase 다섯 개 (da-seot gae) means 'five items' or 'five things.' It combines the pure Korean number 다섯 (five) with the general counter 개 (unit/item).
사과 다섯 개 주세요.
여기 펜 다섯 개 있어요.
§ What does 다섯 개 mean?
다섯 개 (da-seot gae) means 'five items' or 'five things'. It's a common way to count general objects in Korean. You use it when you're talking about five of something, without specifying what that something is in detail. Think of '개' as a general counter word for items, and '다섯' as the number five.
- DEFINITION
- Five items/things.
§ How to use 다섯 개 in a sentence
When you use 다섯 개, it usually comes after the noun it's counting. For example, if you want to say 'five apples', you'd say '사과 다섯 개'. The noun (사과 - apple) comes first, then the number and counter (다섯 개).
사과 다섯 개 주세요.
This sentence means: "Please give me five apples." (사과 - apple, 주세요 - please give).
연필 다섯 개 있어요.
This means: "I have five pencils." (연필 - pencil, 있어요 - I have/there are).
§ Important things to remember
Here are a few key points about using 다섯 개:
Word Order: Remember the order: Noun + Number + Counter. It's almost always like this for counting general items.
General Counter '개': '개' is a very versatile counter. When you're not sure which specific counter to use, '개' is often a safe bet for general items.
Numbers: Korean has two sets of numbers: native Korean numbers and Sino-Korean numbers. For counting items with '개', you almost always use native Korean numbers. '다섯' is the native Korean word for five. You wouldn't say '오 개' (oh gae) for five items.
§ Using 다섯 개 with particles
Just like other nouns and phrases in Korean, 다섯 개 can have particles attached to it to show its grammatical role in a sentence.
As a subject (이/가):
다섯 개가 남았어요.
This means: "Five items are left." (남았어요 - are left). Here, 다섯 개 is the subject of the sentence.
As an object (을/를):
나는 빵 다섯 개를 먹었어요.
This means: "I ate five breads." (나는 - I, 빵 - bread, 먹었어요 - ate). Here, 다섯 개 is the object of the verb 'ate'.
With 'of' or 'out of' (중에서/중에):
열 개 중에서 다섯 개만 골랐어요.
This means: "I only chose five out of ten items." (열 개 - ten items, 중에서 - out of/among, 만 - only, 골랐어요 - chose).
Practice using 다섯 개 in different sentence structures to get comfortable with it. The more you use it, the more natural it will feel!
§ What 다섯 개 Means
- Korean Word
- 다섯 개 (da-seot gae)
- Definition
- Five items/things
- CEFR Level
- A2
When you're counting general items in Korean, you'll often use the native Korean numbers followed by a counter. For 'five items' or 'five things', the phrase you need is 다섯 개. The word '개' (gae) is a very common and versatile counter for inanimate objects, and it's a great one to learn early on.
§ Where You Actually Hear This Word
You'll encounter 다섯 개 in many everyday situations, especially when someone is asking for or talking about a quantity of general items. Think about daily life scenarios – shopping, ordering food, or even discussing supplies at work or school.
§ At the Store or Restaurant
This is probably one of the most common places you'll hear and use 다섯 개. Whether you're buying fruit, asking for plastic bags, or ordering a specific number of small dishes, '다섯 개' comes in handy.
사과 다섯 개 주세요. (Please give me five apples.)
빵 다섯 개 살 거예요. (I'm going to buy five breads.)
§ At Work or School
In a work or school environment, you might need to count office supplies, books, or specific documents. 다섯 개 is the natural choice when these items don't have their own specific counter.
펜이 다섯 개 필요해요. (I need five pens.)
과제 다섯 개를 끝냈어요. (I finished five assignments.)
§ In Daily Conversations and News
Even in casual conversations or when listening to the news, you might hear 다섯 개 when discussing general quantities. For example, if someone is talking about having five hobbies, five problems, or five solutions.
저는 취미가 다섯 개 있어요. (I have five hobbies.)
문제가 다섯 개 발생했습니다. (Five problems occurred.)
§ Practice Makes Perfect
The best way to get comfortable with 다섯 개 is to use it. Try counting things around you in Korean. Look at your phone, your books, your pens – how many of each do you have? If it's five, then you know what to say!
- Can you find 다섯 개 of something in your room right now?
- Imagine you're ordering food – what would you ask for 다섯 개 of?
Keep practicing, and soon using 다섯 개 will feel completely natural to you.
How Formal Is It?
"선생님, 저에게 연필 다섯 개를 주시겠습니까?"
"사과 다섯 개 주세요."
"야, 연필 다섯 개 줘!"
"엄마, 젤리 다섯 개 먹어도 돼요?"
"야, 그거 다섯 개면 딱인데?"
Le savais-tu ?
Native Korean numbers are used for counting items, people, and telling age, typically up to 99. Sino-Korean numbers are used for dates, money, addresses, and numbers 100 and above.
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Grammaire à connaître
Korean counting units, or counters, are used after numbers to specify the type of object being counted. '개' is a general counter for inanimate objects.
사과 다섯 개 주세요. (Please give me five apples.)
When counting, Korean numbers are often followed by a counter. For '다섯 개', '다섯' is a native Korean number.
책 다섯 개 있어요. (I have five books.)
The structure is 'Number + Counter'. For example, '다섯' (five) + '개' (counter for items).
연필 다섯 개 필요해요. (I need five pencils.)
Native Korean numbers up to 99 are used with most counters, including '개'. After 99, Sino-Korean numbers are generally used.
젤리 다섯 개 먹었어요. (I ate five jellies.)
The counter '개' can be used for a wide variety of items, making it a very useful general counter.
의자 다섯 개 옮겨 주세요. (Please move five chairs.)
Exemples par niveau
사과 다섯 개 주세요.
Please give me five apples.
Here, '다섯 개' modifies '사과' (apple).
다섯 개 있습니다.
I have five (items).
Used when the item being counted is understood from context.
연필 다섯 개가 필요해요.
I need five pencils.
'~가 필요해요' means 'I need ~'.
다섯 개의 의자가 있어요.
There are five chairs.
'의자' means 'chair'.
다섯 개의 빵을 샀어요.
I bought five breads.
'빵' means 'bread'. '샀어요' is the past tense of '사다' (to buy).
친구 다섯 명이 왔어요.
Five friends came.
While '개' is for general items, '명' is used for counting people.
책상 위에 다섯 개의 책이 있어요.
There are five books on the desk.
'책상' means 'desk', '책' means 'book'.
다섯 개의 공이 굴러갔어요.
Five balls rolled away.
'공' means 'ball'. '굴러갔어요' is the past tense of '굴러가다' (to roll away).
빵 다섯 개 주세요.
Please give me five breads.
개 (gae) is a common counter for general items. 주세요 (juseyo) means 'please give me'.
저는 사과 다섯 개를 샀어요.
I bought five apples.
를 (reul) is the object particle. 샀어요 (sas-eoyo) is the past tense of 사다 (sada, to buy).
책상 위에 연필이 다섯 개 있어요.
There are five pencils on the desk.
위에 (wi-e) means 'on'. 있어요 (iss-eoyo) means 'there is/are'.
우리는 영화표 다섯 개가 필요해요.
We need five movie tickets.
가 (ga) is the subject particle. 필요해요 (piryo-haeyo) means 'we need'.
이 상자에 인형이 다섯 개 들어있어요.
There are five dolls in this box.
이 (i) means 'this'. 들어있어요 (deur-eo-iss-eoyo) means 'are inside'.
친구 다섯 명과 함께 점심을 먹었어요.
I had lunch with five friends.
명 (myeong) is a counter for people. 함께 (hamkke) means 'together with'.
강아지 다섯 마리가 공원에서 놀고 있어요.
Five puppies are playing in the park.
마리 (mari) is a counter for animals. 에서 (eseo) indicates location/place of action.
저는 하루에 다섯 잔의 물을 마셔요.
I drink five glasses of water a day.
잔 (jan) is a counter for cups/glasses. 하루에 (harue) means 'a day'.
저기 사과 다섯 개 주세요.
Please give me those five apples.
회의에 참석한 사람은 다섯 개 팀에서 왔어요.
The people who attended the meeting came from five teams.
이 문제에는 다섯 개 해결책이 있을 수 있습니다.
There can be five solutions to this problem.
그 영화는 다섯 개 상을 받았습니다.
That movie received five awards.
하루에 다섯 개 단어를 외우려고 노력해요.
I try to memorize five words a day.
우리는 다섯 개 다른 도시를 방문할 계획이에요.
We plan to visit five different cities.
주문하신 책 다섯 개는 내일 배송될 예정입니다.
The five books you ordered are scheduled to be delivered tomorrow.
그 프로젝트를 완료하는 데 다섯 개월이 걸렸습니다.
It took five months to complete that project.
이 문제에 대해서는 다섯 개의 주요 관점이 있습니다.
Regarding this issue, there are five main viewpoints.
그 회의에는 다섯 개의 다른 국가 대표들이 참석했습니다.
Representatives from five different countries attended that meeting.
우리는 프로젝트를 완성하기 위해 다섯 개의 단계를 거쳐야 합니다.
We need to go through five stages to complete the project.
이 박물관에는 역사적으로 중요한 다섯 개의 유물이 전시되어 있습니다.
This museum exhibits five historically significant relics.
그녀는 다섯 개의 언어를 유창하게 구사할 수 있습니다.
She can fluently speak five languages.
보고서에는 다섯 개의 핵심 권고 사항이 포함되어 있습니다.
The report includes five key recommendations.
도시 계획에는 다섯 개의 새로운 공원 건설이 제안되었습니다.
The city plan proposed the construction of five new parks.
그 연구는 다섯 개의 독립적인 변수를 분석했습니다.
That study analyzed five independent variables.
Souvent confondu avec
Uses a different counter ('마리') for animals, not '개'.
Used in different contexts, e.g., dates, money, phone numbers.
While grammatically possible in some specific contexts (especially formal or with certain compounds), '다섯 개' is the more natural and common usage for general items.
Modèles grammaticaux
Expressions idiomatiques
"가지가지하다"
To do all sorts of things (often used to express disapproval of someone's diverse and often troublesome actions).
그 사람은 사고를 가지가지해요. (That person causes all sorts of trouble.)
informal"눈 깜짝할 사이에"
In the blink of an eye; very quickly.
눈 깜짝할 사이에 지갑이 없어졌어요. (My wallet disappeared in the blink of an eye.)
neutral"귀가 얇다"
To be easily swayed or gullible; literally 'ears are thin'.
그는 귀가 얇아서 남의 말을 잘 믿어요. (He is easily swayed, so he readily believes what others say.)
neutral"입이 짧다"
To be a picky eater; to have a small appetite; literally 'mouth is short'.
우리 아이는 입이 짧아서 먹는 게 힘들어요. (My child is a picky eater, so eating is difficult.)
neutral"발이 넓다"
To have a wide network of acquaintances; to be well-connected; literally 'feet are wide'.
그녀는 발이 넓어서 모르는 사람이 없어요. (She is well-connected, so there's no one she doesn't know.)
neutral"손이 크다"
To be generous or extravagant, especially with food or gifts; literally 'hands are big'.
어머니는 손이 커서 음식을 항상 많이 만드세요. (My mother is generous, so she always makes a lot of food.)
neutral"배보다 배꼽이 더 크다"
The accessory is bigger than the main item; the cost of something secondary is greater than the primary; literally 'the belly button is bigger than the belly'.
이 프로젝트는 배보다 배꼽이 더 커요. (This project's incidental costs are greater than the main cost.)
neutral"찬물을 끼얹다"
To pour cold water on someone's enthusiasm; to dampen spirits; literally 'to throw cold water'.
그의 말에 찬물을 끼얹는 것 같아서 미안했어요. (I felt sorry as his words seemed to dampen the mood.)
neutral"엎질러진 물"
Spilled water; something that cannot be undone or regretted; 'no use crying over spilled milk'.
이미 엎질러진 물이니 후회해도 소용없어요. (It's already spilled water, so regretting it is useless.)
neutral"산 넘어 산"
One difficulty after another; literally 'mountain after mountain'.
문제를 해결했더니 산 넘어 산이네요. (After solving one problem, it's just one difficulty after another.)
neutralFacile à confondre
The word '개' can be a noun meaning 'dog' or a counter for inanimate objects. This can be confusing for learners as they might initially only know its meaning as 'dog'.
When '개' is used as a counter, it directly follows a number to quantify general items. When it means 'dog', it stands alone as a noun or is part of a phrase referring to a dog.
개 한 마리 (one dog) vs. 연필 다섯 개 (five pencils)
Korean has two sets of numbers: native Korean and Sino-Korean. '다섯' is the native Korean word for five, and learners often confuse when to use native Korean numbers versus Sino-Korean numbers.
Native Korean numbers like '다섯' are used with counters for general items, people, and specific units (like '살' for age). Sino-Korean numbers (like '오' for five) are used for dates, money, addresses, and larger numbers.
다섯 명 (five people) vs. 오월 (May)
While '개' is a counter, '개수' refers to the 'number of items'. Learners might mistakenly use '개수' directly after a number instead of '개'.
'개수' is a noun meaning 'the number of units/items'. You would say '개수가 많다' (the number of items is many). You wouldn't say '다섯 개수' for 'five items'.
이 사과들의 개수는 열 개입니다. (The number of these apples is ten.) vs. 사과 열 개 (ten apples)
'다섯째' means 'the fifth'. Learners might confuse this with simply '다섯' (five).
'다섯' is the cardinal number (five), while '다섯째' is the ordinal number (fifth).
우리 가족은 다섯 명입니다. (My family has five people.) vs. 우리 가족의 다섯째 아들은 대학생입니다. (The fifth son in our family is a university student.)
'다섯 번' means 'five times'. Learners might use '다섯 개' when they mean 'five times', especially when talking about repetitions or frequencies.
'다섯 개' counts discrete items. '다섯 번' counts occurrences or repetitions.
과자 다섯 개 (five cookies) vs. 다섯 번 먹었다 (ate five times)
Structures de phrases
NUMBER + 개
사과 다섯 개 주세요. (Please give me five apples.)
이/그/저 + NUMBER + 개
이 사과 다섯 개는 신선해요. (These five apples are fresh.)
NUMBER + 개 + (입니다/이어요/이에요)
책이 다섯 개 있어요. (There are five books.)
NUMBER + 개 + (noun)
다섯 개 연필. (Five pencils.)
NUMBER + 개 + (verb)
다섯 개 샀어요. (I bought five.)
몇 개 (How many items?)
사과 몇 개 필요하세요? (How many apples do you need?)
Comment l'utiliser
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다섯 개 (da-seot gae) is used to count five general items or things. The 개 (gae) part is a counter word that's very common and can be used for many inanimate objects or non-specific items.
You'll often hear this in shops or when talking about quantities of things you can pick up and hold. Remember that in Korean, the number often comes before the counter word.
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A common mistake is using 다섯 (da-seot) alone when referring to five items. While 다섯 means 'five', you need the counter 개 to specify 'five items' or 'five of something'. For example, saying 사과 다섯 (apple five) is grammatically incorrect. You should say 사과 다섯 개.
Another mistake is confusing 다섯 개 with other counter words. While 개 is versatile, it's not always appropriate. For example, when counting people, you'd use 다섯 명 (da-seot myeong), not 다섯 개.
Astuces
Basic Counting with '개'
When counting general items or things in Korean, you often use the pure Korean number followed by the counter word 개 (gae). For 'five items', it's 다섯 개 (da-seot gae).
Pure Korean Numbers are Key
Remember that 다섯 is the pure Korean number for five. Korean has two sets of numbers: pure Korean and Sino-Korean. For counting items with 개, you almost always use the pure Korean numbers.
Pronunciation Practice
Practice saying 다섯 개 (da-seot gae) out loud. Pay attention to the sound of 개. It sounds like the English word 'gay' but with a slightly softer 'g'.
Context is Important
While 다섯 개 means 'five items/things', the exact meaning of 'thing' depends on the context. It's a very versatile counter for various objects.
Common Use Cases
You'll use 다섯 개 for things like 'five apples' (사과 다섯 개), 'five books' (책 다섯 개), or 'five chairs' (의자 다섯 개). It's a general-purpose counter.
Don't Confuse with Other Counters
While 개 is general, remember that Korean has specific counters for certain items (e.g., 명 for people, 마리 for animals). Use 개 for objects not covered by specific counters.
Placement in Sentences
Typically, the number and counter (like 다섯 개) come after the noun they are counting. For example, 'I bought five apples' would be '사과 다섯 개를 샀어요' (sa-gwa da-seot gae-reul sat-sseo-yo). The object is 'apple five items'.
Avoid Sino-Korean Numbers with 개
A common mistake for beginners is to use Sino-Korean numbers with 개. Do not say '오 개' (o gae) for five items. Always use 다섯 개 (da-seot gae).
When '개' Can Be Omitted
In very casual or obvious contexts, the counter 개 can sometimes be omitted if the listener clearly understands you're referring to five items. However, for clarity, it's best to include it.
Practice with Different Numbers
Once you're comfortable with 다섯 개, practice with other pure Korean numbers like 한 개 (one item), 두 개 (two items), 세 개 (three items), and 네 개 (four items).
Origine du mot
Native Korean
Sens originel : Five (다섯) + counter for general items (개)
KoreanicContexte culturel
When counting items in Korean, you often use a native Korean number followed by a counter word. '개' is a very common and versatile counter, used for a wide variety of inanimate objects, making '다섯 개' a frequently heard phrase. It's similar to saying 'five pieces' or 'five units' in English, but applicable to almost anything countable.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Buying something at a store
- 사과 다섯 개 주세요. (sa-gwa da-seot gae ju-se-yo.) - Please give me five apples.
- 계란 다섯 개 필요해요. (gye-ran da-seot gae pi-ryo-hae-yo.) - I need five eggs.
- 이거 다섯 개 얼마예요? (i-geo da-seot gae eol-ma-ye-yo?) - How much are five of these?
Talking about quantities of objects
- 책상 위에 연필 다섯 개 있어요. (chaek-sang wi-e yeon-pil da-seot gae i-sseo-yo.) - There are five pencils on the desk.
- 선물 다섯 개 준비했어요. (seon-mul da-seot gae jun-bi-haet-sseo-yo.) - I prepared five gifts.
- 컵 다섯 개 깨졌어요. (keop da-seot gae kkae-jyeot-sseo-yo.) - Five cups broke.
Ordering food
- 김밥 다섯 개 주세요. (gim-bap da-seot gae ju-se-yo.) - Please give me five gimbap.
- 만두 다섯 개 시킬게요. (man-du da-seot gae si-kil-ge-yo.) - I'll order five dumplings.
- 맥주 다섯 개 가져다 주세요. (maek-ju da-seot gae ga-jyeo-da ju-se-yo.) - Please bring me five beers.
Counting things
- 하나, 둘, 셋, 넷, 다섯 개. (ha-na, dul, set, net, da-seot gae.) - One, two, three, four, five items.
- 친구 다섯 명이 왔어요. (chin-gu da-seot myeong-i wat-sseo-yo.) - Five friends came. (Note: 'myeong' is for people, but the concept is similar)
- 사탕 다섯 개 세어보세요. (sa-tang da-seot gae se-eo-bo-se-yo.) - Please count five candies.
Making requests
- 연락처 다섯 개 알려주세요. (yeon-nak-cheo da-seot gae al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.) - Please tell me five contact numbers.
- 이메일 다섯 개 보냈어요. (i-me-il da-seot gae bo-naet-sseo-yo.) - I sent five emails.
- 질문 다섯 개 있어요. (jil-mun da-seot gae i-sseo-yo.) - I have five questions.
Amorces de conversation
"What are five things you bought recently?"
"Can you tell me five items you need to buy for your home?"
"If you could have five of anything, what would it be?"
"Describe five objects you see around you right now."
"What are five steps you take to learn Korean?"
Sujets d'écriture
Write about five things you are grateful for today.
List five new Korean words you want to learn this week.
Describe a time you needed to count five specific items.
Imagine you are in a Korean market. What five things would you buy?
Write five sentences using '다섯 개' in different contexts.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTo count five things in Korean, you say '다섯 개' (da-seot gae). '다섯' means 'five', and '개' is a common counter for general items or things.
Yes, '개' (gae) is a very versatile counter and can be used for many different types of items when you're counting five of them. It's a good default if you're unsure which counter to use.
No, when you're using a counter like '개', you should use the native Korean number '다섯' (da-seot), not the Sino-Korean number '오' (o). Sino-Korean numbers are typically used for things like dates, money, and addresses.
You would say '저는 사과 다섯 개 있어요' (jeo-neun sa-gwa da-seot gae i-sseo-yo). Here, '사과' means apple, and '다섯 개' specifies five of them.
'다섯' simply means 'five' as a standalone number. '다섯 개' means 'five items' or 'five of something'. You use '개' when you're counting specific things.
Yes, when you are counting a number of discrete items, you generally need to use a counter like '개' (gae) after the number. The counter specifies what you are counting.
Yes, there are many other counters in Korean depending on what you're counting (e.g., '명' for people, '마리' for animals, '권' for books). However, '개' is the most general and widely used.
You could ask '몇 개 있어요?' (myeot gae i-sseo-yo?). '몇' means 'how many', and '개' is the counter for items.
'다섯 개' itself is neither formal nor informal. The level of formality comes from the sentence ending you use, such as '-요' for polite informal speech.
Typically, '개' (gae) is used for concrete, countable items. For abstract concepts, you might use different phrasing or not use a counter at all, depending on the context.
Teste-toi 102 questions
Which of these means 'five items'?
다섯 개 means 'five items'. 두 개 is 'two items', 세 개 is 'three items', and 네 개 is 'four items'.
If you want to say 'I have five apples', which word would you use for 'five items'?
다섯 개 is the correct way to say 'five items' when counting. 하나 is 'one', 둘 is 'two', and 여섯 is 'six'.
You see five chairs. How would you say 'five chairs' in Korean?
의자 다섯 개 means 'five chairs'. 의자 하나 is 'one chair', 의자 두 개 is 'two chairs', and 의자 열 개 is 'ten chairs'.
다섯 개 means 'five items'.
Yes, 다섯 개 directly translates to 'five items' or 'five pieces' when counting general objects.
If someone asks for '다섯 개' of something, they want four of it.
No, 다섯 개 means 'five items', not four. 네 개 means 'four items'.
You can use 다섯 개 to count books.
Yes, you can use 다섯 개 for counting books, as it refers to a general quantity of five items.
Ordering fruit.
Counting pencils.
Furniture in a room.
Read this aloud:
딸기 다섯 개 주세요.
Focus: 다섯 개
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책상 위에 책 다섯 개가 있어요.
Focus: 다섯 개가
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선물 다섯 개를 샀어요.
Focus: 다섯 개를
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The correct order to say 'I have five items' is '다섯 개 있어요.'
To ask for 'five items, please', you should say '다섯 개 주세요.'
The sentence 'I eat five apples.' is correctly ordered as '사과 다섯 개 먹어요.'
저는 사과 ___ 샀어요. (I bought ___ apples.)
The sentence indicates buying 'five' apples, and '다섯 개' means 'five items/things'.
테이블 위에 연필이 ___ 있어요. (There are ___ pencils on the table.)
If the context implies 'five' pencils, then '다섯 개' is the correct choice.
오늘 숙제가 ___ 입니다. (Today's homework is ___ items.)
To say there are 'five' items of homework, '다섯 개' is used.
다섯 개는 물건의 수를 나타낼 때 사용합니다. (다섯 개 is used when indicating the number of items.)
'다섯 개' specifically refers to 'five items' or 'five things'.
다섯 개는 사람을 셀 때도 사용할 수 있습니다. (다섯 개 can also be used when counting people.)
When counting people, '다섯 명' (five people) is used, not '다섯 개'.
'이 책 다섯 개 주세요'는 'Please give me five of these books'를 의미합니다. ('이 책 다섯 개 주세요' means 'Please give me five of these books'.)
The phrase correctly uses '다섯 개' to ask for 'five' of the books.
The speaker is asking for a quantity of apples.
The speaker is stating the number of chairs available.
The speaker needs more of something.
Read this aloud:
연필 다섯 개 있어요.
Focus: 다섯 개
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책상 다섯 개를 옮겨야 해요.
Focus: 다섯 개
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다섯 개 드릴까요?
Focus: 다섯 개
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저는 사과 ___ 샀어요. (I bought five apples.)
To count items or things, you use '개' after the number. Here, '다섯' means five.
커피 ___ 주문할까요? (Shall we order five coffees?)
'개' is a general counter for items. While '잔' (cups) could be used for coffee, '개' is also perfectly acceptable and common when not specifying the container.
이 상자 안에는 연필이 ___ 있어요. (There are five pencils inside this box.)
'개' is used as a general counter for various items, including pencils. While '자루' is specifically for long, slender objects like pencils, '개' is a more common and versatile choice.
저에게 책 ___ 빌려줄 수 있나요? (Can you lend me five books?)
While '권' is the specific counter for books, '개' is often used as a general counter in informal contexts or when the exact type of counter isn't critical to the meaning.
회의에 ___ 사람이 참석했습니다. (Five people attended the meeting.)
This question is a bit tricky! While '명' is for people, the prompt for '다섯 개' specifically focuses on 'items/things'. If the question implies 'five items' that are people (like 'five individuals'), then '개' isn't correct. However, if the intent is to use '다섯 개' as literally 'five things' (which sometimes can colloquially refer to people in a very informal, almost objectifying way, but it's rare and usually not polite for people), then '개' might be chosen for the exercise's specific focus on '다섯 개'. Let's assume the question is trying to test the learner's understanding of '개' as a general counter, and that '사람' (person) is being treated as an 'item' for this specific exercise to force the usage of '개'. If the context demands a human counter, '명' would be correct. But to fit the '다섯 개' meaning of 'five items/things', '개' is chosen to highlight the usage of '개' as a general item counter, even if unusual for people.
저는 선물 ___ 준비했어요. (I prepared five gifts.)
'개' is the most common and versatile counter for general items like gifts.
There are five apples in the refrigerator.
There are five books in that bag.
Please give me five more.
Read this aloud:
여기 다섯 개의 연필이 있습니다.
Focus: 다섯 개 (da-seot gae)
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다섯 개만 사면 됩니다.
Focus: 다섯 개만 (da-seot gae-man)
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다섯 개 주세요.
Focus: 다섯 개 주세요 (da-seot gae ju-se-yo)
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저는 ___ 사과를 샀어요. (I bought five apples.)
The context indicates buying 'five' apples, and '다섯 개' means 'five items/things'.
회의에 참석할 사람은 ___ 입니다. (There are five people who will attend the meeting.)
The sentence requires 'five' people, and '다섯 개' is used for counting general items or people when the specific noun is omitted or understood.
선생님은 숙제를 ___ 내주셨습니다. (The teacher gave out five assignments.)
The sentence implies five assignments were given. '다섯 개' is the correct counter for 'five items'.
저는 ___ 연필을 가지고 있습니다. (I have five pencils.)
The English translation 'five pencils' directly points to '다섯 개' as the correct Korean equivalent for 'five items'.
케이크를 ___ 주문했어요. (I ordered five cakes.)
To convey 'five cakes', '다섯 개' is the appropriate numeral and counter.
친구들에게 ___ 선물을 주었습니다. (I gave five gifts to my friends.)
The context of giving 'five gifts' requires '다섯 개' to correctly quantify the gifts.
There are five apples in the refrigerator.
There are five pencils on the desk.
I sent five emails today.
Read this aloud:
오늘 다섯 개의 목표를 세웠습니다.
Focus: 다섯 개의
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이 문제집에는 다섯 개의 연습 문제가 있습니다.
Focus: 다섯 개의 연습 문제
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저는 다섯 개의 언어를 배우고 싶습니다.
Focus: 다섯 개의 언어를
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Imagine you're at a market. Describe what you would buy if you needed 'five apples'. Use '다섯 개' in your answer.
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Sample answer
시장에서 사과 다섯 개를 사고 싶어요. 신선하고 맛있는 것으로 고를 거예요. (I want to buy five apples at the market. I will choose fresh and delicious ones.)
You are making a list for a party. Write a sentence saying you need 'five different types of snacks'.
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파티를 위해 과자 다섯 종류가 필요해요. (I need five types of snacks for the party.)
Describe a situation where you might have 'five small items' that you need to organize. Use '다섯 개' in your description.
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Sample answer
내 책상 위에 작은 물건 다섯 개가 있어서 정리해야 해요. (There are five small items on my desk, so I need to organize them.)
화자는 친구들과 몇 개의 커피를 주문했습니까?
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저는 어제 친구들과 영화를 봤습니다. 우리가 본 영화는 정말 재미있었고, 영화가 끝난 후에는 커피숍에 가서 이야기를 나누었습니다. 총 다섯 개의 서로 다른 커피를 주문했어요. 각자 좋아하는 커피가 달랐거든요.
화자는 친구들과 몇 개의 커피를 주문했습니까?
지문에 '총 다섯 개의 서로 다른 커피를 주문했어요'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage states, 'We ordered a total of five different coffees.')
지문에 '총 다섯 개의 서로 다른 커피를 주문했어요'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage states, 'We ordered a total of five different coffees.')
화자는 저녁 식사에 몇 개의 반찬을 만들 계획입니까?
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이번 주말에 저는 우리 가족을 위해 저녁 식사를 준비할 예정입니다. 메인 요리 외에 다섯 개의 다른 반찬을 만들려고 합니다. 반찬은 한국식으로 다양하게 준비할 거예요. 예를 들어, 김치, 나물, 그리고 다른 몇 가지 채소 요리들이 포함될 것입니다.
화자는 저녁 식사에 몇 개의 반찬을 만들 계획입니까?
지문에 '다섯 개의 다른 반찬을 만들려고 합니다'라고 나와 있습니다. (The passage says, 'I am planning to make five different side dishes.')
지문에 '다섯 개의 다른 반찬을 만들려고 합니다'라고 나와 있습니다. (The passage says, 'I am planning to make five different side dishes.')
화자가 가장 아끼는 허브 화분은 몇 개입니까?
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우리 집에는 여러 종류의 식물이 있습니다. 그중에서도 제가 가장 아끼는 식물은 창가에 있는 허브 화분 다섯 개입니다. 이 허브들은 매일 아침 저에게 신선한 향기를 선물해 줍니다. 요리할 때도 자주 사용해서 매우 유용해요.
화자가 가장 아끼는 허브 화분은 몇 개입니까?
지문에 '창가에 있는 허브 화분 다섯 개입니다'라고 명확히 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage clearly states, 'there are five herb pots on the windowsill.')
지문에 '창가에 있는 허브 화분 다섯 개입니다'라고 명확히 언급되어 있습니다. (The passage clearly states, 'there are five herb pots on the windowsill.')
저는 사과 ___ 샀어요. (I bought five apples.)
To specify 'five items/things', you use '다섯 개'. '다섯' is just the number five, and '개' is the counter for general items.
회의실에 의자가 ___ 있습니다. (There are five chairs in the meeting room.)
'다섯 개' is the correct way to say 'five items' when referring to chairs, as '개' is a general counter.
저는 고양이 ___ 키우고 싶어요. (I want to raise five cats.)
While '다섯 개' can be used generally, for animals, the specific counter '마리' is more natural and correct. So, '다섯 마리' is the best fit here.
이 상자 안에는 연필이 ___ 들어 있어요. (There are five pencils in this box.)
For long, thin objects like pencils, the counter '자루' is commonly used. Therefore, '다섯 자루' is the most appropriate option.
선생님은 숙제를 ___ 내주셨어요. (The teacher gave us five homework assignments.)
For general items or abstract concepts like homework assignments, '개' is the most suitable counter.
저는 매일 아침 ___ 영양제를 먹어요. (I take five nutritional supplements every morning.)
For pills or small round objects, '알' is the appropriate counter. So, '다섯 알' is the correct choice.
다음 중 '다섯 개'를 올바르게 사용한 문장은 무엇입니까?
'다섯 개'는 물건의 수량을 나타낼 때 사용하며, 목적격 조사 '을/를'과 함께 쓰여 동사의 목적어가 됩니다. 다른 선택지들은 문법적으로 올바르지 않습니다.
빈칸에 들어갈 가장 적절한 표현은 무엇입니까? '그는 연필 ____ 사고 싶어 한다.'
'사고 싶어 한다'의 목적어로 '연필 다섯 개'가 오므로 목적격 조사 '를'이 붙는 것이 자연스럽습니다.
다음 대화에서 '다섯 개'의 의미로 가장 적절한 것은? A: '커피 몇 잔 드릴까요?' B: '____ 주세요.'
커피의 수량을 묻는 질문이므로, 커피를 세는 단위인 '잔'과 함께 '다섯 잔'으로 대답하는 것이 가장 적절합니다. '다섯 개'는 일반적인 '개' 단위를 나타냅니다.
'다섯 개'는 항상 구체적인 물건의 수를 셀 때만 사용된다.
'다섯 개'는 주로 물건의 수를 셀 때 사용되지만, 맥락에 따라 추상적인 '것'의 수를 셀 때도 비유적으로 사용될 수 있습니다. 예를 들어, '다섯 가지 중요한 점'처럼 사용될 수 있습니다.
'다섯 개'에서 '개'는 의존 명사이다.
'개'는 수량을 나타내는 단위로 쓰이는 의존 명사입니다. 숫자 뒤에 붙어 수량을 나타냅s니다.
친구에게 선물을 주면서 '다섯 개 받았어?'라고 묻는 것은 자연스러운 표현이다.
선물을 '주면서' 받은 것을 묻는 것은 어색합니다. '다섯 개 줄까?' 또는 '다섯 개 받을래?' 등으로 묻는 것이 자연스럽습니다. 문맥상 어울리지 않습니다.
Listen for how many apples are in the fridge.
Listen for the number of chairs needed in the meeting room.
Listen for how many books were ordered.
Read this aloud:
저는 오늘 할 일이 다섯 개 있습니다.
Focus: 다섯 개 (da-seot gae)
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선물 다섯 개를 포장해야 해요.
Focus: 다섯 개를 (da-seot gae-reul)
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저희는 숙제가 다섯 개나 있어서 바빠요.
Focus: 다섯 개나 (da-seot gae-na)
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This sentence means 'The people who attended the meeting had five different nationalities.' The word order follows a typical Korean sentence structure where modifiers precede the nouns they describe, and the verb comes at the end.
This sentence translates to 'It is judged that there are about five complex causes for this problem.' The structure places '다섯 개 정도의' (about five) before '복합적인 원인' (complex causes) as a modifier.
This sentence means 'That author lectured, speaking five languages fluently.' The object '다섯 개 언어' (five languages) comes before the adverb '유창하게' (fluently) and the verb '구사하며' (speaking).
그들은 새로운 프로젝트를 위해 _______ 의견을 제시했습니다.
'-의'는 명사를 수식하는 관형격 조사로, '다섯 개의 의견'처럼 사용되어 '다섯 개'가 '의견'을 꾸며줍니다.
이 문제에는 여러 가지 해결책이 있지만, 나는 _______ 핵심 방법을 찾았습니다.
이 문맥에서 '다섯 개의'는 '다섯'이라는 수량이 '핵심 방법'이라는 명사를 수식하는 역할을 합니다. '다섯 개로'는 '~으로'라는 조사로 인해 방법이나 수단을 나타내고, '다섯 개를'은 목적격을 나타내며, '다섯 개부터'는 시작점을 나타내므로 문맥에 맞지 않습니다.
이번 분기 목표 달성을 위해 _______ 주요 전략을 수립해야 합니다.
'다섯 개의'는 '주요 전략'이라는 명사를 수식하는 형태로 사용되어, 전략의 개수를 명확히 합니다. '다섯 개는'은 강조를 나타내고, '다섯 개쯤'은 대략적인 수를 나타내며, '다섯 개도'는 추가적인 의미를 부여하므로 문맥에 어색합니다.
복잡한 문제였지만, _______ 요점을 정리하니 훨씬 이해하기 쉬웠습니다.
'다섯 개의'는 '요점'이라는 명사를 수식하여, '요점'의 개수가 '다섯'임을 나타냅니다. '다섯 개만'은 제한을, '다섯 개씩'은 분배를, '다섯 개처럼'은 비유를 나타내므로 적절하지 않습니다.
성공적인 협상을 위해서는 _______ 핵심 원칙을 지켜야 합니다.
'다섯 개의'는 '핵심 원칙'을 수식하여, 원칙의 개수가 '다섯'임을 강조합니다. '다섯 개로'는 수단이나 방법, '다섯 개와'는 연결, '다섯 개뿐'은 제한을 나타내므로 문맥상 어색합니다.
이 시스템의 작동 방식은 _______ 주요 구성 요소로 설명될 수 있습니다.
'다섯 개의'는 '주요 구성 요소'라는 명사를 수식하여, 구성 요소의 개수를 명확히 합니다. '다섯 개도'는 추가적인 의미, '다섯 개에'는 위치나 시간을, '다섯 개처럼'은 비유를 나타내므로 이 문맥에 맞지 않습니다.
Choose the correct Korean translation for 'I need five books.'
When counting specific items, it's common to use the counter directly after the noun, and '권' is the counter for books. While '다섯 개' is a general counter, '다섯 권' is more precise for books.
Which sentence correctly uses '다섯 개' in a natural context?
In Korean, when asking for a specific quantity of an item, the counter often follows the noun and object particle. '사과를 다섯 개 주세요' is the most natural and common way to say 'Please give me five apples.'
Identify the sentence that uses '다섯 개' to refer to five abstract concepts.
'해결책' (solutions) are abstract concepts, and '개' is used as a general counter for them. The other options refer to tangible items (cakes, friends, chairs) where more specific counters might be preferred or the structure is less natural.
The phrase '다섯 개' can be used interchangeably with '다섯 명' when counting people.
'다섯 개' is a general counter for items/things, while '다섯 명' is specifically used to count people. They are not interchangeable.
When referring to five apples, it is grammatically incorrect to say '사과 다섯 개'.
While '사과 다섯 알' (using '알' for small, round fruits) might be more specific, '사과 다섯 개' is perfectly grammatically correct and commonly used as a general way to say 'five apples'.
In Korean, '다섯 개' can be used to count actions or events, such as 'five attempts'.
'개' can function as a general counter for abstract entities like actions or events, so '다섯 개의 시도' (five attempts) is a valid usage.
The sentence translates to 'There are five books.' In Korean, the counter '개' (gae) follows the number '다섯' (daseot) and precedes the noun or comes after the noun.
This means 'I bought five gifts.' The structure 'number + counter' is used before the verb.
The sentence translates to 'The students asked five questions.' The counter '개' (gae) follows the number '다섯' (daseot) to specify the quantity of '질문' (questions).
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Summary
Use 다섯 개 when you want to say 'five things' or 'five items' for general objects.
- 다섯 means five (native Korean number).
- 개 is a common counter for general items.
- Used to count five things when the item isn't specified.
Basic Counting with '개'
When counting general items or things in Korean, you often use the pure Korean number followed by the counter word 개 (gae). For 'five items', it's 다섯 개 (da-seot gae).
Pure Korean Numbers are Key
Remember that 다섯 is the pure Korean number for five. Korean has two sets of numbers: pure Korean and Sino-Korean. For counting items with 개, you almost always use the pure Korean numbers.
Pronunciation Practice
Practice saying 다섯 개 (da-seot gae) out loud. Pay attention to the sound of 개. It sounds like the English word 'gay' but with a slightly softer 'g'.
Context is Important
While 다섯 개 means 'five items/things', the exact meaning of 'thing' depends on the context. It's a very versatile counter for various objects.
Exemple
다섯 개의 질문이 있어요.
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몇몇
A2An unspecified small number of; some or a few.
조금
A1A little/a bit
적게
A1A little / Few
약간
A2A little; slightly; somewhat.
많이
A1A lot/much
잠시
A2For a moment; briefly.
잠깐
A2For a short time; a moment.
아까
A2A little while ago, earlier.
대해
A2About, concerning.
~에 대해서
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
