When counting in Korean, there are two sets of numbers: native Korean numbers and Sino-Korean numbers. 서른 (seoreun) is a native Korean number and means 'thirty'.
You use native Korean numbers when counting items, people, or when telling your age. For example, if you are thirty years old, you would say '서른 살 (seoreun sal)'.
For quantities, you might say '사과 서른 개 (sagwa seoreun gae)' which means 'thirty apples'.
Remember to use 서른 for general counting up to 99 when you're not dealing with money, time, or addresses, which typically use Sino-Korean numbers.
When counting items or talking about someone's age in Korean, you often use native Korean numbers. 서른 (seoreun) is the native Korean word for thirty.
You'll use 서른 directly before the noun you are counting, like 서른 명 (seoreun myeong) for 'thirty people' or 서른 살 (seoreun sal) for 'thirty years old'. It's important to remember that native Korean numbers like 서른 are used for counting up to 99, especially for age and general item counts.
When counting in Korean, there are two sets of numbers: native Korean numbers and Sino-Korean numbers. 서른 (seoreun) is a native Korean number, meaning 'thirty'.
Native Korean numbers are typically used for counting items, people, and for stating your age. For example, you would say '서른 살 (seoreun sal)' to mean 'thirty years old'.
Sino-Korean numbers, on the other hand, are used for things like dates, money, addresses, and larger numbers. So, if you were talking about thirty dollars, you'd use the Sino-Korean number '삼십 (samsip)'.
It's important to differentiate between these two systems as using the wrong one can sound unnatural or even be misunderstood.
When counting in Korean, there are two main sets of numbers: the pure Korean numbers and the Sino-Korean numbers. 서른 (seoreun) belongs to the pure Korean number system and specifically means 'thirty'.
Pure Korean numbers are generally used for counting items, people, and for stating one's age up to 99. For example, if you want to say 'thirty years old', you would use 서른 살 (seoreun sal).
You'll often hear pure Korean numbers in everyday conversations for common quantities. Remember that pure Korean numbers have their own set of counting words that change form when used with specific nouns.
Sino-Korean numbers, on the other hand, are typically used for dates, money, addresses, phone numbers, and numbers over 100.
서른 en 30 secondes
- 서른 is the pure Korean word for 'thirty'.
- It is used as a determiner before nouns.
- Commonly used when counting ages, items, or units.
How Formal Is It?
"그 분은 나이가 서른이십니다."
"저는 서른 살이에요."
"나 서른이야."
Le savais-tu ?
Native Korean numbers are often used for counting items, age, and hours of the day, while Sino-Korean numbers are used for dates, money, and larger quantities.
Guide de prononciation
- Mispronouncing the 'eo' vowel sound, which is similar to the 'uh' in 'butter'.
- Failing to aspirate the 's' sound at the beginning of the word.
Grammaire à connaître
Korean numbers can be divided into two main systems: the native Korean system and the Sino-Korean system. '서른' (seoreun) is part of the native Korean numbering system, which is typically used for counting items, people, age, and for hours in time.
저는 서른 살이에요. (I am thirty years old.)
When expressing age, the native Korean numbers are combined with the counter word '살' (sal).
그녀는 서른 살입니다. (She is thirty years old.)
Native Korean numbers are also used when telling time for the hour. For example, '세 시 서른 분' (se si seoreun bun) means 'three thirty'.
지금 서른 분 지났어요. (Thirty minutes have passed now.)
Unlike Sino-Korean numbers, native Korean numbers have specific forms that change depending on the number being counted. '서른' is a base number and doesn't change its form.
사과 서른 개 (thirty apples)
Native Korean numbers are generally used for numbers up to 99. For 100 and above, Sino-Korean numbers are almost always used.
서른 명의 학생들 (thirty students)
Exemples par niveau
저는 서른 살이에요.
I am thirty years old.
서른 명의 사람이 왔어요.
Thirty people came.
책이 서른 권 있어요.
There are thirty books.
사과가 서른 개 있어요.
There are thirty apples.
저는 서른 분 동안 기다렸어요.
I waited for thirty minutes.
서른 마리의 고양이가 있어요.
There are thirty cats.
서른 벌의 옷이 있어요.
There are thirty sets of clothes.
이 버스는 서른 번 정류장에 서요.
This bus stops at thirty stops.
저는 서른 살이에요.
I am thirty years old.
서른 명의 학생들이 수업에 있습니다.
There are thirty students in the class.
버스가 서른 분 후에 옵니다.
The bus comes in thirty minutes.
그녀는 서른 개의 연필을 가지고 있습니다.
She has thirty pencils.
이 책은 서른 페이지입니다.
This book is thirty pages.
서른 번 시도했지만 실패했습니다.
I tried thirty times, but failed.
서른 달러 주세요.
Please give me thirty dollars.
그 영화는 서른 분 동안 상영됩니다.
The movie plays for thirty minutes.
서른이 넘은 나이에도 그는 여전히 열정적으로 새로운 도전을 하고 있다.
Even at an age past thirty, he is still passionately taking on new challenges.
넘은 나이: '넘다' (to exceed, to be over) + '은' (past participle) + '나이' (age) - 'age that has exceeded'
그녀는 서른 살에 첫 소설을 출간하며 작가로서의 삶을 시작했다.
She started her life as a writer by publishing her first novel at thirty years old.
살에: '살' (years old) + '에' (at/in) - 'at [number] years old'
서른 명 이상의 사람들이 그 행사에 참석하여 자리를 빛냈다.
More than thirty people attended the event and graced it with their presence.
명 이상의: '명' (person counter) + '이상' (more than) + '의' (possessive particle, sometimes omitted) - 'more than [number] people'
그 회사는 창립 서른 주년을 맞아 대규모 기념 행사를 계획 중이다.
The company is planning a large-scale commemorative event for its thirtieth anniversary of establishment.
주년을 맞아: '주년' (anniversary) + '을/를 맞아' (to celebrate, to welcome) - 'to celebrate [number]th anniversary'
서른 페이지가 넘는 분량의 보고서를 하룻밤 만에 작성해야 했다.
I had to write a report exceeding thirty pages in length overnight.
페이지가 넘는: '페이지' (page) + '가' (subject particle) + '넘는' (exceeding) - 'exceeding [number] pages'
그들은 서른 시간 넘게 비행기를 타고 지구 반대편으로 이동했다.
They traveled to the other side of the world by flying for over thirty hours.
시간 넘게: '시간' (hour) + '넘게' (exceeding, for more than) - 'for more than [number] hours'
그는 서른 번이 넘는 실패에도 불구하고 결국 목표를 달성했다.
Despite more than thirty failures, he eventually achieved his goal.
번이 넘는: '번' (time/instance counter) + '이' (subject particle) + '넘는' (exceeding) - 'exceeding [number] times'
우리 팀은 서른 대 일로 상대 팀을 압도적인 점수 차이로 이겼다.
Our team beat the opposing team with an overwhelming score difference of thirty to one.
대 일로: '대' (versus/to) + '일' (one) + '로' (by/with) - '[number] to one'
서른이 되어서야 비로소 철이 들었다고 생각해요.
I think I finally grew up when I turned thirty.
그는 서른 살에 자신의 사업을 시작하여 성공했습니다.
He started his own business at thirty and succeeded.
서른 명이 넘는 사람들이 그 회의에 참석했습니다.
More than thirty people attended the meeting.
그녀는 서른 중반의 나이에도 여전히 아름다웠다.
She was still beautiful in her mid-thirties.
서른 번 시도 끝에 그는 마침내 목표를 달성했습니다.
After thirty attempts, he finally achieved his goal.
이 책은 서른 개가 넘는 언어로 번역되었습니다.
This book has been translated into over thirty languages.
서른 평생 처음으로 해외여행을 떠났습니다.
For the first time in my thirty years of life, I went on an overseas trip.
그들은 서른 년 동안 함께 살면서 많은 추억을 만들었습니다.
They lived together for thirty years, making many memories.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
저는 서른 살이에요.
I am thirty years old.
여기에 서른 명이 있어요.
There are thirty people here.
그는 서른 살에 결혼했어요.
He got married at thirty.
서른 개의 사과를 샀어요.
I bought thirty apples.
이 책은 서른 페이지예요.
This book is thirty pages.
서른 번 전화했어요.
I called thirty times.
방이 서른 개 있어요.
There are thirty rooms.
그녀는 서른이 되면 은퇴할 거예요.
She will retire when she turns thirty.
서른 마리의 새가 날아갔어요.
Thirty birds flew away.
벌써 서른 분이 오셨어요.
Thirty people have already arrived.
Astuces
Numbers 1-10
It's a good idea to first memorize the basic Korean numbers 1-10 before tackling larger numbers like '서른'.
Cardinal vs. Ordinal
'서른' is a cardinal number. This means it tells you 'how many'. For example, '서른 권의 책' (thirty books).
Native Korean Numbers
'서른' is a native Korean number. These are used for counting general items, age, and hours. Other types of numbers exist, so keep that in mind.
Using with Counters
When using '서른' to count things, you'll often combine it with a counting word (counter). For example, '서른 살' (thirty years old).
Don't Confuse
Don't confuse '서른' with the Sino-Korean number for thirty, which is '삼십' (sam-sip). They are used in different contexts.
Practice Age
A common use for '서른' is to talk about age. Practice saying '저는 서른 살입니다' (I am thirty years old).
Listen to Examples
Try to find audio examples of '서른' being used in sentences. This will help you get used to its pronunciation and natural flow.
Age in Korea
In Korea, people are often considered a year older at birth, so '서른' in Korea might be equivalent to 29 in Western age calculation.
Write it Down
Write '서른' multiple times. This helps with memorization and muscle memory for writing Korean characters.
Higher Numbers
Once you've mastered '서른', you can move on to other native Korean tens like '마흔' (forty), '쉰' (fifty), etc. The pattern helps with learning larger numbers.
Origine du mot
Native Korean
Sens originel : Thirty
KoreanicContexte culturel
When referring to age in Korean, it's common to use native Korean numbers followed by 살 (sal), meaning 'years old.' For example, 서른 살 (seoreun sal) means 'thirty years old.' It's polite to ask someone's age in certain social situations, especially when establishing hierarchy.
Teste-toi 96 questions
저는 ___ 살이에요. (I am thirty years old.)
서른 means thirty.
제 친구는 ___ 권의 책을 가지고 있어요. (My friend has thirty books.)
서른 is used for counting thirty items.
___ 명의 학생들이 교실에 있습니다. (There are thirty students in the classroom.)
서른 is the Korean word for thirty.
이 버스는 ___ 분 후에 도착할 거예요. (This bus will arrive in thirty minutes.)
서른 is used to express the number thirty.
저는 오늘 ___ 페이지를 읽었어요. (I read thirty pages today.)
서른 is the native Korean word for thirty.
우리 가족은 ___ 명이 모였습니다. (Thirty people gathered in our family.)
서른 is used when counting people.
Listen for the number in 'I am thirty years old.'
Listen for the number in 'I have thirty friends.'
Listen for the number in 'My younger sibling is thirty years old.'
Read this aloud:
저는 서른 살이에요.
Focus: 서른 (seo-reun)
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이것은 서른 개입니다.
Focus: 서른 개 (seo-reun gae)
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저는 서른 명의 학생을 가르칩니다.
Focus: 서른 명 (seo-reun myeong)
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Write a sentence using '서른' to say 'I am thirty years old.'
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Sample answer
저는 서른 살입니다.
Write a sentence saying 'There are thirty students.'
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Sample answer
학생이 서른 명 있습니다.
Write a short phrase or sentence using '서른' to indicate 'thirty books.'
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Sample answer
서른 권의 책.
화자는 몇 살입니까? (How old is the speaker?)
Read this passage:
저는 서른 살입니다. 제 동생은 스무 살입니다. 우리는 스무 살 차이가 납니다.
화자는 몇 살입니까? (How old is the speaker?)
The passage clearly states '저는 서른 살입니다.' meaning 'I am thirty years old.'
The passage clearly states '저는 서른 살입니다.' meaning 'I am thirty years old.'
이 식당에 의자가 몇 개 있습니까? (How many chairs are in this restaurant?)
Read this passage:
이 식당에는 서른 개의 의자가 있습니다. 모두 편안합니다.
이 식당에 의자가 몇 개 있습니까? (How many chairs are in this restaurant?)
The passage says '서른 개의 의자가 있습니다.' which means 'there are thirty chairs.'
The passage says '서른 개의 의자가 있습니다.' which means 'there are thirty chairs.'
우리 반에 총 몇 명의 학생이 있습니까? (How many students are there in total in our class?)
Read this passage:
우리 반에는 서른 명의 학생이 있습니다. 남자 학생은 열 명이고, 여자 학생은 스무 명입니다.
우리 반에 총 몇 명의 학생이 있습니까? (How many students are there in total in our class?)
The first sentence '우리 반에는 서른 명의 학생이 있습니다.' directly states there are thirty students.
The first sentence '우리 반에는 서른 명의 학생이 있습니다.' directly states there are thirty students.
This sentence means 'I am thirty years old.' The order follows subject-object-verb structure.
This sentence means 'He has thirty books.' '권의' is a counter for books.
This sentence means 'We bought thirty apples.' '개의' is a general counter for items.
저는 내년에 ___ 살이 돼요. (I will be ___ years old next year.)
The context implies turning 30 years old. '서른' means thirty.
우리 회사에는 ___ 명의 직원이 있습니다. (Our company has ___ employees.)
This sentence uses '서른' to indicate 'thirty' people/employees. It's a common number for such a context.
저는 ___ 분 후에 다시 올게요. (I will be back in ___ minutes.)
When counting minutes, you typically use the Sino-Korean number '삼십' for thirty.
이 책은 ___ 쪽입니다. (This book has ___ pages.)
To refer to the number of pages, '서른' is used for thirty.
저는 오늘 아침에 ___ 분 일찍 일어났어요. (I woke up ___ minutes early this morning.)
Similar to counting minutes, '삼십' is used for 'thirty' minutes.
제 친구는 다음 달에 ___ 살이 돼요. (My friend will be ___ years old next month.)
Referring to someone's age, '서른' is used for 'thirty' years old.
Listen to the sentence. How old is the speaker?
Listen to the sentence. What is the quantity of apples?
Listen to the sentence. At what age did the speaker's mother get married?
Read this aloud:
저는 서른 살입니다.
Focus: 서른
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Read this aloud:
서른 명의 학생들이 있습니다.
Focus: 서른 명
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Read this aloud:
그녀는 서른 가지의 질문을 했습니다.
Focus: 서른 가지
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The correct order is '서른' (thirty), '명' (counter for people), '학생' (student). So, 'thirty students'.
The correct order is '나는' (I), '서른' (thirty), '살이다' (am years old). So, 'I am thirty years old'.
The correct order is '서른' (thirty), '개' (counter for general items), '사과' (apple). So, 'thirty apples'.
The speaker is stating their age.
The speaker is describing the length of a book.
The speaker is talking about the number of people on a bus.
Read this aloud:
그녀는 서른 개의 연필을 가지고 있어요.
Focus: 서른 개의
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저는 서른 번 이 영화를 봤어요.
Focus: 서른 번
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우리 가족은 서른 명이에요.
Focus: 서른 명이에요
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저는 내년에 ___ 살이 돼요. (I will be ___ years old next year.)
The sentence indicates an age that is approaching, and '서른' means 'thirty', fitting the context of becoming thirty years old.
그는 키가 ___ 센티미터입니다. (He is ___ centimeters tall.)
While '서른' means thirty, it is not used for height in centimeters. This is a trick question to ensure the learner understands the specific use case of '서른' as a determiner for age or general quantity, not measurements like height. The correct answer in a realistic scenario would be a number like 백칠십. However, to fit the constraints of the exercise, '서른' is presented as an option, highlighting its incorrect usage in this context.
이 책은 ___ 페이지로 구성되어 있습니다. (This book consists of ___ pages.)
'서른' means thirty, which can be used to describe the number of pages in a book.
그녀는 ___ 살에 결혼했습니다. (She got married at ___ years old.)
'서른' means thirty, which is a common age to get married.
이 상자 안에는 사과가 ___ 개 있습니다. (There are ___ apples in this box.)
'서른' means thirty, which can be used to count items like apples.
저는 매일 ___ 분 동안 운동합니다. (I exercise for ___ minutes every day.)
'서른' means thirty, which is a common duration for daily exercise.
저는 내년에 ______ 살이 돼요. (I turn thirty next year.)
To say 'thirty years old' in Korean, you use '서른 살'. '스물' is twenty, '마흔' is forty, and '쉰' is fifty.
우리 회사는 ______ 명의 직원이 있습니다. (Our company has thirty employees.)
When counting people, you use '서른 명'. '두', '세', '넷' are two, three, and four respectively, and would be used with '명' for a smaller number of people.
그는 ______ 권의 책을 썼습니다. (He wrote thirty books.)
To count books, you use '서른 권'. '다섯', '열', '스물' mean five, ten, and twenty respectively.
‘서른’은 30개의 사물을 셀 때 사용될 수 있다. (‘Seoreun’ can be used to count 30 objects.)
'서른' is a pure Korean numeral used for counting discrete items, including objects.
‘서른’은 나이를 말할 때 사용되지 않는다. (‘Seoreun’ is not used when talking about age.)
'서른' is commonly used when stating someone's age, as in '서른 살' (thirty years old).
‘서른’은 일반적으로 십 단위의 숫자를 나타낼 때 사용한다. (‘Seoreun’ is generally used to represent numbers in units of ten.)
'서른' is the pure Korean word for the number thirty, which is a multiple of ten.
Listen to the sentence about getting a first job.
Listen to the sentence about putting apples in a box.
Listen to the sentence about the number of people at a gathering.
Read this aloud:
저는 내년에 서른 살이 됩니다.
Focus: 서른 (seoreun)
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Read this aloud:
이 책은 서른 장으로 구성되어 있습니다.
Focus: 서른 장 (seoreun jang)
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그는 서른 번의 시도 끝에 성공했다.
Focus: 서른 번 (seoreun beon)
Tu as dit :
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Imagine you are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who is turning thirty. Write a short message to another friend inviting them and briefly mentioning the age. Use '서른' in your message.
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Sample answer
이번 주말에 제 친구가 서른 살이 돼요! 그래서 서프라이즈 생일 파티를 열려고 하는데, 당신도 초대하고 싶어요.
You are writing a diary entry about turning thirty. Express how you feel about reaching this age and what you hope for the future. Make sure to use '서른' at least once.
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Sample answer
드디어 서른 살이 되었다. 왠지 모르게 마음이 복잡하지만, 앞으로의 날들이 더 기대된다. 새로운 시작이라고 생각하고 싶다.
Describe a character in a story who is in their '서른's. What kind of person are they? What are their main characteristics or life situations?
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Sample answer
그녀는 서른 살의 워킹맘이었다. 항상 바쁘지만, 아이와 남편을 위해 최선을 다하는 모습이 아름다웠다. 때로는 지쳐 보였지만, 눈빛은 강렬했다.
김민준 씨는 서른이 되면서 어떤 고민을 하고 있나요?
Read this passage:
김민준 씨는 올해 서른이 되었다. 그는 대학교를 졸업하고 바로 취업하여 꾸준히 한 회사에서 일해왔다. 서른이 되면서 그는 자신의 커리어에 대한 고민이 많아졌다. 새로운 도전을 해야 할지, 아니면 현재에 만족해야 할지 혼란스러웠다.
김민준 씨는 서른이 되면서 어떤 고민을 하고 있나요?
지문에서 김민준 씨가 '자신의 커리어에 대한 고민'과 '새로운 도전을 해야 할지, 아니면 현재에 만족해야 할지 혼란스러웠다'고 언급했으므로, 직업 변경에 대한 고민이 맞습니다.
지문에서 김민준 씨가 '자신의 커리어에 대한 고민'과 '새로운 도전을 해야 할지, 아니면 현재에 만족해야 할지 혼란스러웠다'고 언급했으므로, 직업 변경에 대한 고민이 맞습니다.
지문에 따르면, 서른이라는 나이를 사람들이 어떻게 생각하나요?
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많은 사람들이 서른이라는 나이를 인생의 중요한 전환점으로 생각한다. 어떤 이들은 새로운 시작을 준비하고, 또 어떤 이들은 지난 세월을 돌아보며 자신을 되돌아보는 시간을 갖기도 한다. 서른은 성숙해지는 시기이자, 앞으로의 인생을 계획하는 중요한 시기이다.
지문에 따르면, 서른이라는 나이를 사람들이 어떻게 생각하나요?
지문에서 '많은 사람들이 서른이라는 나이를 인생의 중요한 전환점으로 생각한다'고 명확하게 언급하고 있습니다.
지문에서 '많은 사람들이 서른이라는 나이를 인생의 중요한 전환점으로 생각한다'고 명확하게 언급하고 있습니다.
박선영 씨가 해외여행을 떠난 나이는 몇 살인가요?
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박선영 씨는 서른 살에 처음으로 해외여행을 떠났다. 그녀는 스물아홉까지 한 번도 비행기를 타본 적이 없었다. 서른이 되기 전에 꼭 해외여행을 가보고 싶다는 소망이 있었고, 마침내 그 꿈을 이루게 된 것이다. 여행을 통해 그녀는 새로운 세상을 경험하고 많은 것을 배웠다.
박선영 씨가 해외여행을 떠난 나이는 몇 살인가요?
지문에서 '박선영 씨는 서른 살에 처음으로 해외여행을 떠났다'고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에서 '박선영 씨는 서른 살에 처음으로 해외여행을 떠났다'고 명시되어 있습니다.
저는 내년에 ______ 살이 됩니다.
The sentence means 'I will be thirty next year.' '서른' means thirty.
그는 ______ 살이 넘었지만 여전히 젊어 보입니다.
The sentence means 'Although he is over thirty, he still looks young.' '서른' means thirty.
우리 회사의 평균 연령은 ______ 살입니다.
The sentence means 'The average age of our company is thirty.' '서른' means thirty.
서른은 숫자를 세는 단위로 사용됩니다.
서른 is a Korean native number used for counting.
서른은 스무보다 큰 숫자입니다.
서른 (30) is a larger number than 스무 (20).
한국에서 서른은 보통 결혼하기에 너무 어린 나이로 간주됩니다.
In Korea, thirty is generally considered an appropriate age for marriage, not too young.
This sentence means 'I am thirty years old.' The order is 'subject + age + 입니다 (to be).'
This sentence means 'There are thirty books.' The order is 'noun + number + counter + verb (to have/exist).'
This sentence means 'Thirty students came.' The order is 'noun + number + counter + verb (to come).'
The number of books.
His age when he found love.
The number of students.
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그는 서른 개의 언어를 유창하게 구사합니다.
Focus: 서른 (seoreun)
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우리는 서른 분 안에 회의를 마쳐야 합니다.
Focus: 서른 분 (seoreun bun)
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이 도서관에는 서른 년 이상 된 고서가 많습니다.
Focus: 서른 년 (seoreun nyeon)
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This sentence means 'I am thirty years old.' The particles and word order are typical for expressing age.
This sentence means 'Thirty people gathered.' '서른 명' (thirty people) acts as the subject of the sentence, followed by the subject particle '의' and then '사람들이' (people) which clarifies the group. '모였습니다' is the verb 'gathered'.
This sentence means 'He bought thirty items.' '그는' is 'he', '서른 개' is 'thirty items' (using '개' as a general counter), and '를' is the object particle. '샀어요' is the past tense of 'to buy'.
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Summary
Remember to use '서른' for 'thirty' when counting things in pure Korean.
- 서른 is the pure Korean word for 'thirty'.
- It is used as a determiner before nouns.
- Commonly used when counting ages, items, or units.
Numbers 1-10
It's a good idea to first memorize the basic Korean numbers 1-10 before tackling larger numbers like '서른'.
Cardinal vs. Ordinal
'서른' is a cardinal number. This means it tells you 'how many'. For example, '서른 권의 책' (thirty books).
Native Korean Numbers
'서른' is a native Korean number. These are used for counting general items, age, and hours. Other types of numbers exist, so keep that in mind.
Using with Counters
When using '서른' to count things, you'll often combine it with a counting word (counter). For example, '서른 살' (thirty years old).
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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.
