When you're getting ready in the morning, you might look into a 거울 to check your appearance. This word refers to a mirror, something with a reflective surface. You'll find a 거울 in bathrooms, bedrooms, and even in your car's rearview mirror. It's a very common everyday object!
When you're trying to describe something reflecting, you can use 거울. For instance, you might say '거울을 보세요,' which means 'Look in the mirror.' If you want to talk about checking your appearance, you could say, '거울을 보고 머리를 정리했어요,' meaning 'I looked in the mirror and tidied my hair.'
You'll often hear 거울 in everyday situations. For example, if you're in a clothing store, you might ask, '거울이 어디 있어요?' to find a mirror. Or, if someone is admiring their reflection, you might comment, '거울만 보네요,' meaning 'You're just looking at yourself in the mirror.'
When talking about mirrors in Korean, the word 거울 (geo-ul) is quite straightforward and widely used. It directly translates to "mirror" in English. You'll encounter it in everyday situations, from asking where the mirror is in a bathroom to describing a vanity mirror.
For example, you might say "거울이 어디에 있어요?" (Where is the mirror?) or "손거울" (a hand mirror). It's a fundamental vocabulary word, and you can confidently use it in most contexts where you'd refer to a reflective surface.
When discussing advanced vocabulary like '거울', it's beneficial to explore its usage in more complex or idiomatic expressions. While '거울' primarily means 'mirror', it can also appear in figurative language. For instance, you might hear it in phrases that describe something as a 'reflection' or 'representation' of a situation, society, or even one's inner self. Understanding these nuanced applications can significantly enhance your comprehension and fluency. Pay attention to context to discern when '거울' is used literally and when it takes on a more abstract meaning.
§ What does 거울 (geoul) mean?
The Korean word 거울 (pronounced geo-ul) is a noun that means 'mirror'. Just like in English, it refers to a reflective surface, typically made of glass, that shows an image of what is in front of it. It's a very common everyday object, so it's a good word to know early on in your Korean learning journey.
- DEFINITION
- Mirror, a reflective surface, typically glass.
§ When do people use 거울?
You'll use 거울 in any situation where you'd talk about a mirror in English. This could be:
- Talking about looking at your reflection.
- Describing where a mirror is located in a room.
- Discussing different types of mirrors (though you'll add other words to specify).
- Asking for a mirror.
It's a straightforward word, which makes it easy to incorporate into your vocabulary quickly. Think about how often you interact with mirrors in your daily life – that's how often Koreans might be using this word!
§ Examples of 거울 in sentences
Let's look at some practical examples to see how 거울 is used in Korean sentences. Pay attention to the particles that attach to it, as they'll tell you about its role in the sentence.
나는 거울을 본다.
This means: "I look at the mirror." Here, 을 (eul) is an object particle, indicating that 'mirror' is the direct object of the verb 'to look'.
방에 거울이 있어요.
This translates to: "There is a mirror in the room." The particle 이 (i) is a subject particle here, indicating that 'mirror' is the subject of the sentence (what 'exists').
거울을 닦으세요.
This means: "Please wipe the mirror." Again, 을 is the object particle.
저는 매일 아침 거울을 봐요.
This translates to: "I look in the mirror every morning." A common daily activity!
You'll find 거울 in many contexts, from a small handheld mirror (손 거울 - son geoul) to a large wall mirror. The base word remains the same.
§ Related words and phrases
While 거울 is simple, it can be combined with other words to create more specific meanings. Here are a couple of examples:
- 손 거울 (son geoul): Hand mirror (손 means 'hand')
- 전신 거울 (jeonsin geoul): Full-length mirror (전신 means 'whole body')
Understanding 거울 is a great step toward building your foundational Korean vocabulary. Keep practicing, and you'll be using it naturally in no time!
§ Understanding 거울 (Mirror)
The Korean word for 'mirror' is 거울 (geoul). It's a common noun you'll use frequently. Think of it as directly translating to 'mirror' in English, and it behaves similarly in sentences.
- DEFINITION
- Mirror, a reflective surface, typically glass.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 거울
When using 거울 in a sentence, you'll often see it paired with various particles to indicate its role. Here are some fundamental ways:
- As a Subject (은/는): If 거울 is the main focus or topic of your sentence, you'll attach the subject topic particles 은 (eun) or 는 (neun). Since 거울 ends in a consonant, you'll use 은.
이 거울은 깨끗해요. (This mirror is clean.)
- As an Object (을/를): If 거울 is the direct object of a verb (something being acted upon), you'll use the object particles 을 (eul) or 를 (reul). Again, since 거울 ends in a consonant, you'll use 을.
저는 거울을 샀어요. (I bought a mirror.)
§ Using 거울 with Location and Direction
You'll often talk about where a mirror is, or looking *at* a mirror. Here are some useful particles:
- Location (에): Use 에 (e) to indicate that something *is* at a location.
화장실에 거울이 있어요. (There is a mirror in the bathroom.)
- Direction/Target (을/를 보다): When you 'look at' a mirror, you're treating the mirror as the object of the verb 'to look' (보다).
저는 거울을 봐요. (I look in the mirror / I look at the mirror.)
§ More Complex Sentences with 거울
Let's try some slightly more advanced examples:
- Describing an action in front of a mirror (앞에): To say 'in front of the mirror', you'd use 거울 앞에 (geoul ape).
그는 거울 앞에 서 있어요. (He is standing in front of the mirror.)
- With descriptive adjectives: You can easily describe the mirror itself.
작은 거울이 필요해요. (I need a small mirror.)
Practice using 거울 in these different contexts, and you'll quickly become comfortable with it!
Hello learners! Today, let's learn about the Korean word for 'mirror.' It's a simple, everyday word that you'll hear and use often. Knowing basic nouns like this is really helpful for building your vocabulary foundation.
§ What '거울' means
- Korean Word
- 거울 (geo-ul)
- Definition
- Mirror, a reflective surface, typically made of glass.
§ Examples of using 거울
Here are some common ways you'll see and use '거울' in sentences.
아침에 거울을 봐요.
- Translation hint
- In the morning, I look in the mirror.
벽에 큰 거울이 있어요.
- Translation hint
- There is a big mirror on the wall.
거울을 닦아주세요.
- Translation hint
- Please wipe the mirror.
§ Practical uses for 거울
Knowing '거울' is helpful in many daily situations. Think about when you would naturally use the word 'mirror' in English. You'll use '거울' in similar contexts in Korean.
- Talking about getting ready in the morning: '거울을 본다' (to look in the mirror)
- Describing furniture or room decor: '거울이 예쁘다' (the mirror is pretty)
- Asking someone to clean a mirror: '거울 좀 닦아주세요' (Please wipe the mirror for me.)
§ Similar words and when to use 거울
While '거울' specifically means a mirror, let's look at a few related words you might encounter and how they differ.
- 손거울 (son-geo-ul): This literally means 'hand mirror.' It's a small mirror that you can hold in your hand. So, if you want to be specific about a small, portable mirror, you would use '손거울.'
화장할 때 손거울을 사용해요.
- Translation hint
- I use a hand mirror when putting on makeup.
- 백미러 (baek-mi-reo): This is a loanword from English, meaning 'rearview mirror' (백미러 comes from 'back mirror'). You'll typically hear this when talking about cars.
운전할 때 백미러를 확인해야 해요.
- Translation hint
- When driving, you need to check the rearview mirror.
So, when do you use '거울' vs. these alternatives?
- Use '거울' for any general mirror – the one in your bathroom, a decorative mirror on a wall, or a full-length mirror. It's the default word for 'mirror.'
- Use '손거울' when you are specifically referring to a small, hand-held mirror.
- Use '백미러' specifically for the rearview mirror in a car. You wouldn't use '거울' by itself for this purpose in a car context.
Knowing these distinctions will help you speak more naturally. '거울' is your go-to word for most mirror situations. Keep practicing, and you'll master it in no time!
रोचक तथ्य
Historically, before glass mirrors were common, polished metal surfaces (like bronze or brass) were used as mirrors in Korea.
कठिनाई स्तर
short
short
short
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आगे क्या सीखें
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
N + 에: '에' is a location particle that indicates a static location. It is used with verbs like '있다' (to be, to exist) or '없다' (to not be, to not exist).
거울이 방에 있어요. (A mirror is in the room.)
N + 을/를: This is the object particle. '을' is used after a consonant, and '를' is used after a vowel.
저는 거울을 봅니다. (I look at the mirror.)
N + 입니다/입니까?: '입니다' is a polite formal ending for statements, and '입니까?' is for questions. It means 'is/am/are'.
이것은 거울입니다. (This is a mirror.)
N + 그리고 N: '그리고' means 'and'. It connects two nouns or clauses.
거울 그리고 책상. (A mirror and a desk.)
N + 은/는: This is the topic particle. '은' is used after a consonant, and '는' is used after a vowel. It marks the topic of the sentence.
거울은 깨끗해요. (The mirror is clean.)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
거울을 보세요.
Look at the mirror.
이 거울은 아주 깨끗해요.
This mirror is very clean.
거울이 벽에 걸려 있어요.
The mirror is hanging on the wall.
아침에 거울을 봤어요.
I looked in the mirror in the morning.
거울을 닦아 주세요.
Please wipe the mirror.
작은 거울을 샀어요.
I bought a small mirror.
거울에 제 얼굴이 보여요.
I can see my face in the mirror.
화장실에 거울이 있어요.
There is a mirror in the bathroom.
거울을 보세요. 당신의 아름다움을 볼 수 있을 거예요.
Look in the mirror. You'll be able to see your beauty.
A polite imperative verb ending used to tell someone to do something.
아침에 거울을 보면서 머리를 빗어요.
In the morning, I comb my hair while looking in the mirror.
The '-면서' ending means 'while doing something'.
새 거울을 사서 벽에 걸었어요.
I bought a new mirror and hung it on the wall.
The '-어서/아서' ending connects two actions, where the first action is the reason or prerequisite for the second.
거울에 비친 제 모습을 보고 깜짝 놀랐어요.
I was surprised when I saw my reflection in the mirror.
'-에 비치다' means 'to be reflected in'.
화장실에 큰 거울이 있어요.
There's a big mirror in the bathroom.
'-에 있다' means 'to be in/at'.
거울은 방을 더 넓어 보이게 만들어요.
Mirrors make a room look bigger.
'-게 만들다' means 'to make something (adj)'. The verb '보이다' means 'to appear/look'.
그녀는 거울 앞에서 옷을 갈아입었어요.
She changed her clothes in front of the mirror.
'-앞에서' means 'in front of'.
깨진 거울은 7년 불운을 가져온다고 해요.
They say a broken mirror brings seven years of bad luck.
'-다고 하다' is used to quote what someone said or what is generally believed.
거울에 비친 자신의 모습을 한참 동안 바라보았다.
He gazed at his reflection in the mirror for a long time.
비치다 (to be reflected) is used here with -ㄴ 모습 (appearance/figure) to describe 'his reflected appearance'.
이 거울은 왜 이렇게 더러워? 좀 닦아야겠네.
Why is this mirror so dirty? I need to clean it.
-아/어야겠다 (I need to/I should) expresses necessity or a strong intention.
거울을 보며 머리를 정리하는 습관이 있어요.
I have a habit of fixing my hair while looking in the mirror.
-며 (while doing) indicates simultaneous actions. 정리하다 means 'to tidy up' or 'to fix'.
그녀는 거울 앞에서 자신의 미모를 감상했다.
She admired her beauty in front of the mirror.
감상하다 (to appreciate/admire) is used here for admiring one's own beauty.
깨진 거울을 보면 불운이 따른다는 미신이 있다.
There's a superstition that broken mirrors bring bad luck.
-다는 미신이 있다 (there's a superstition that...) is a common way to express superstitions.
패션 매장은 고객들이 옷을 입어보고 거울을 볼 수 있는 공간을 잘 마련해야 한다.
Fashion stores should provide good spaces where customers can try on clothes and look in mirrors.
-고 (and) connects actions, while -을 수 있다 (can) indicates ability. 마련하다 means 'to prepare' or 'to arrange'.
사회는 우리의 행동을 비춰주는 거울과 같다.
Society is like a mirror that reflects our actions.
-와/과 같다 (is like/is similar to) is used for comparison. 비춰주다 (to reflect/to show) is a causative form of 비치다 (to be reflected).
뒷자석에 앉은 아이가 백미러로 나를 쳐다보고 있었다.
The child in the back seat was looking at me through the rearview mirror.
백미러 (rearview mirror) is a compound word. -고 있었다 (was doing) indicates a continuous past action.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"거울을 보다"
To look in the mirror
아침에 일어나서 거울을 봐요. (I wake up in the morning and look in the mirror.)
neutral"거울을 닦다"
To clean the mirror
거울이 더러워서 닦았어요. (The mirror was dirty, so I cleaned it.)
neutral"거울 속의 나"
My reflection in the mirror
거울 속의 나는 항상 피곤해 보여요. (The me in the mirror always looks tired.)
neutral"거울 삼아"
As a mirror; taking as an example/lesson
그의 실패를 거울 삼아 우리는 더 열심히 노력해야 한다. (Taking his failure as a lesson, we need to work harder.)
formal"거울처럼 비추다"
To reflect like a mirror
맑은 호수가 하늘을 거울처럼 비추고 있었어요. (The clear lake reflected the sky like a mirror.)
neutral"거울이 깨지다"
The mirror breaks
거울이 바닥에 떨어져서 깨졌어요. (The mirror fell to the floor and broke.)
neutral"거울을 선물하다"
To gift a mirror
친구 생일 선물로 예쁜 거울을 선물했어요. (I gave a pretty mirror as a birthday gift to my friend.)
neutral"거울에 비치다"
To be reflected in the mirror
내 얼굴이 거울에 비쳐요. (My face is reflected in the mirror.)
neutral"마음의 거울"
Mirror of the heart (often used metaphorically for one's actions reflecting their inner self)
그의 행동은 마음의 거울이다. (His actions are a mirror of his heart.)
neutral"후회라는 거울"
The mirror of regret (metaphor for looking back with regret)
지난날을 후회라는 거울에 비춰보다. (To reflect on past days in the mirror of regret.)
formalवाक्य संरचनाएँ
이것은 거울입니다. (This is a mirror.)
거울을 보세요. (Look in the mirror.)
거울이 커요. (The mirror is big.)
거울이 작아요. (The mirror is small.)
거울이 깨끗해요. (The mirror is clean.)
거울이 더러워요. (The mirror is dirty.)
방에 거울이 있어요. (There is a mirror in the room.)
거울에 비친 모습 (The reflection in the mirror)
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Use 거울 when referring to a mirror of any kind, whether it's a small hand mirror or a large wall mirror. It's a straightforward noun that doesn't change based on the situation.
A common mistake is trying to overcomplicate the word or look for different versions of it. 거울 is simply 'mirror.' Don't confuse it with similar-sounding words or try to add unnecessary particles if you're just identifying the object itself.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of '거울' (geo-ul) sounding a bit like 'goal.' You look in the mirror to check your appearance before you head out to achieve your 'goals' for the day.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a giant '거울' (mirror) in a gym, reflecting someone scoring a 'goal.' This connects the sound to the image and the meaning.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Describe what you see in a mirror using '거울.' For example, '저는 거울에서 제 얼굴을 봐요.' (I see my face in the mirror.) Or, '거울은 빛을 반사해요.' (A mirror reflects light.)
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Native Korean
मूल अर्थ: 거울 is a native Korean word, not derived from Chinese characters. Its origin is ancient and unclear, but it has been in use for centuries to refer to a reflective surface.
Koreanसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
<p>Mirrors have a practical use everywhere, including in Korea. In traditional Korean homes, mirrors were less common than they are today, and often were smaller and made of polished metal.</p><p>Today, you'll find mirrors in Korean homes, stores, and public spaces just like anywhere else. There aren't many unique cultural superstitions or traditions specifically tied to mirrors in modern Korea, although some general East Asian beliefs about mirrors reflecting spirits or being portals might occasionally be encountered in folklore or older contexts.</p>
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वास्तविक संदर्भ
Describing yourself/appearance
- 거울을 보다 (to look in the mirror)
- 거울 앞에서 (in front of the mirror)
- 거울을 통해 보다 (to see through the mirror)
Talking about objects in a room
- 거울이 있어요 (there is a mirror)
- 큰 거울 (a large mirror)
- 작은 거울 (a small mirror)
Actions involving a mirror
- 거울을 닦다 (to clean the mirror)
- 거울을 걸다 (to hang a mirror)
- 거울을 깨다 (to break a mirror)
Adjectives describing a mirror
- 깨끗한 거울 (a clean mirror)
- 더러운 거울 (a dirty mirror)
- 낡은 거울 (an old mirror)
Types of mirrors
- 손거울 (hand mirror)
- 전신 거울 (full-length mirror)
- 화장실 거울 (bathroom mirror)
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"집에 거울이 몇 개 있어요? (How many mirrors do you have at home?)"
"어떤 종류의 거울을 좋아해요? (What kind of mirror do you like?)"
"아침에 거울을 얼마나 자주 봐요? (How often do you look in the mirror in the morning?)"
"가장 좋아하는 거울이 어디에 있어요? (Where is your favorite mirror?)"
"거울을 보면 무엇을 생각해요? (What do you think when you look in a mirror?)"
डायरी विषय
오늘 아침에 거울을 봤을 때 무엇을 봤어요? (What did you see when you looked in the mirror this morning?)
만약 거울이 말을 할 수 있다면, 당신에게 무슨 말을 해줄까요? (If your mirror could talk, what would it say to you?)
거울이 없는 세상은 어떨까요? (What would a world without mirrors be like?)
거울에 비친 자신의 모습 중 가장 좋아하는 것은 무엇인가요? (What do you like most about your reflection in the mirror?)
어떤 거울이 가장 인상 깊었나요? (What mirror has impressed you the most?)
खुद को परखो 102 सवाल
저는 매일 아침 ___을 봅니다.
The sentence means 'I look in the ___ every morning.' '거울' (mirror) fits best here.
방에 ___이 없어요.
The sentence means 'There is no ___ in the room.' '거울' (mirror) is a common item to be in a room or not.
새 ___을 샀어요.
The sentence means 'I bought a new ___.' '거울' (mirror) can be bought new.
___이 깨졌어요. (The ___ broke.)
'거울' (mirror) is something that can break.
화장실에 ___이 있어요.
The sentence means 'There is a ___ in the bathroom.' '거울' (mirror) is commonly found in a bathroom.
이 ___은 아주 커요.
The sentence means 'This ___ is very big.' '거울' (mirror) can be big.
Which of these is a '거울'?
거울 (geo-ul) means mirror.
What do you look into to see your reflection?
You look into a mirror (거울) to see your reflection.
Which word means 'mirror'?
거울 (geo-ul) is the Korean word for mirror.
A '거울' is typically used to write on.
A 거울 (mirror) is used to see your reflection, not to write on.
You can see your face in a '거울'.
Yes, you can see your face in a 거울 (mirror).
The word '거울' refers to a type of fruit.
거울 (mirror) is an object used for reflection, not a type of fruit.
Listen for 'mirror' and 'look at'.
Listen for 'this mirror' and 'new thing'.
Listen for 'mirror' and 'where is it'.
Read this aloud:
거울을 닦아요.
Focus: 거울 (geo-ul)
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Read this aloud:
큰 거울이에요.
Focus: 큰 거울 (keun geo-ul)
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Read this aloud:
거울을 선물했어요.
Focus: 선물했어요 (seon-mul-haess-eo-yo)
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Write a short sentence using '거울' to say 'The mirror is big.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
거울이 커요.
Write a sentence using '거울' to say 'I look in the mirror.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
저는 거울을 봐요.
Write a sentence using '거울' to say 'Please clean the mirror.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
거울을 닦아 주세요.
What is in the room?
Read this passage:
저는 방에 있어요. 방에 큰 거울이 있어요. 저는 거울을 자주 봐요.
What is in the room?
'큰 거울이 있어요' means 'There is a big mirror'.
'큰 거울이 있어요' means 'There is a big mirror'.
What does the person do after looking in the mirror?
Read this passage:
아침에 저는 거울을 봐요. 얼굴을 닦아요. 그리고 옷을 입어요.
What does the person do after looking in the mirror?
'얼굴을 닦아요' means 'washes their face'.
'얼굴을 닦아요' means 'washes their face'.
What should you be careful with?
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이것은 거울입니다. 거울은 깨지기 쉬워요. 조심하세요.
What should you be careful with?
'거울은 깨지기 쉬워요. 조심하세요.' means 'The mirror is easy to break. Be careful.'
'거울은 깨지기 쉬워요. 조심하세요.' means 'The mirror is easy to break. Be careful.'
Someone is telling you to look in the mirror.
Someone is describing the mirror's condition.
Someone is mentioning where a mirror is located.
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거울이 어디에 있어요?
Focus: 어디에 (eodie)
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저는 거울을 봅니다.
Focus: 봅니다 (bomnida)
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새 거울을 샀어요.
Focus: 새 (sae)
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Translate the following sentence into Korean: 'I looked in the mirror.'
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저는 거울을 봤어요.
Complete the sentence with the correct Korean word for 'mirror': '방에 새 ___가 있어요.' (There is a new ___ in the room.)
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방에 새 거울이 있어요.
Write a short sentence using the word '거울' (mirror) to describe what you do before going out.
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나가기 전에 거울을 봐요. (Before going out, I look in the mirror.)
What did the person do in front of the mirror?
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아침에 저는 화장실에 갔어요. 거기서 거울을 봤어요. 제 얼굴을 보고 머리를 정리했어요.
What did the person do in front of the mirror?
The passage says '제 얼굴을 보고 머리를 정리했어요' which means 'I looked at my face and fixed my hair.'
The passage says '제 얼굴을 보고 머리를 정리했어요' which means 'I looked at my face and fixed my hair.'
How many mirrors are in the room?
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이 방에는 거울이 세 개 있어요. 하나는 벽에 걸려 있고, 다른 하나는 책상 위에 있어요. 마지막 거울은 작은 손거울이에요.
How many mirrors are in the room?
The passage states '거울이 세 개 있어요' which means 'There are three mirrors.'
The passage states '거울이 세 개 있어요' which means 'There are three mirrors.'
What did the friend give as a gift?
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친구가 선물로 예쁜 거울을 줬어요. 그 거울은 디자인이 정말 독특해요. 저는 매일 아침 그 거울을 사용해요.
What did the friend give as a gift?
The passage says '친구가 선물로 예쁜 거울을 줬어요. 그 거울은 디자인이 정말 독특해요.' which means 'My friend gave me a beautiful mirror as a gift. The design of that mirror is truly unique.'
The passage says '친구가 선물로 예쁜 거울을 줬어요. 그 거울은 디자인이 정말 독특해요.' which means 'My friend gave me a beautiful mirror as a gift. The design of that mirror is truly unique.'
This sentence means 'I look in the mirror every morning.' The order follows a typical Korean sentence structure: Subject-Time-Object-Verb.
This means 'There is a new mirror in the room.' '새' (new) modifies '거울이' (mirror). '방에' indicates location, and '있어요' means 'there is/are'.
This sentence translates to 'He saw himself reflected in the mirror.' '거울에 비친' describes '자신을' (himself) as 'reflected in the mirror'.
저는 아침마다 ___을(를) 보며 머리를 빗어요.
거울 (mirror) is the most appropriate word to fit the context of 'looking at it and combing hair every morning.'
방에 새 ___을(를) 놓았더니 훨씬 넓어 보여요.
Adding a mirror (거울) can make a room look wider or larger.
화장실에 있는 ___이(가) 깨져서 조심해야 해요.
If something in the bathroom is broken and needs caution, it's likely a mirror (거울).
그는 자신의 모습을 ___에 비춰 보았다.
To see one's own reflection, a mirror (거울) is the most direct object.
옷가게 탈의실에는 큰 ___이(가) 있어서 옷을 입어보고 확인하기 좋아요.
In a changing room, a large mirror (거울) is essential for trying on clothes.
아이들은 ___ 앞에서 재미있는 표정을 지으며 놀았다.
Children often make funny faces in front of a mirror (거울).
저는 아침마다 ___을/를 보면서 머리를 빗어요.
이 문맥에서 '머리를 빗다'는 '거울'과 관련이 깊습니다. '책상', '의자', '창문'은 이 문맥에 적합하지 않습니다. 아침에 머리를 빗을 때 '거울'을 보는 것이 자연스럽습니다.
새로운 옷을 샀을 때, 먼저 ___ 앞에 서서 어울리는지 확인합니다.
새 옷이 어울리는지 확인하려면 '거울'을 봐야 합니다. '시계', '달력', '문'은 옷을 확인하는 것과 관련이 없습니다.
그는 자신의 모습을 보기 위해 큰 ___을/를 방에 두었어요.
자신의 모습을 보기 위한 물건은 '거울'입니다. '소파', '식탁', '침대'는 자신의 모습을 보는 용도가 아닙니다.
운전할 때 뒤를 보기 위해 백미러 대신 거울을 사용한다.
운전할 때 뒤를 보기 위해서는 백미러(룸미러)나 사이드미러를 사용합니다. 일반적인 '거울'은 운전 중에는 적합하지 않습니다.
화장실에 있는 거울은 보통 얼굴을 확인하는 데 사용된다.
화장실의 거울은 주로 세수 후나 화장할 때 얼굴을 확인하는 용도로 사용됩니다.
거울은 소리를 흡수하는 데 효과적이다.
거울은 빛을 반사하는 물체이며, 소리를 흡수하는 데는 효과적이지 않습니다. 소리 흡수는 주로 흡음재나 특정 재료로 이루어집니다.
Imagine you are getting ready for a special event. Describe how you use a mirror to prepare. Include at least two actions you perform while looking in the mirror.
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Sample answer
저는 특별한 행사를 위해 준비하고 있어요. 먼저, 거울을 보고 머리를 빗어요. 그리고 거울 앞에서 옷이 잘 어울리는지 확인해요.
Your friend asks for advice on buying a new mirror for their room. Suggest two types of mirrors (e.g., full-length, small hand mirror, decorative mirror) and explain why each would be a good choice.
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친구야, 방에 새 거울을 사려고 하는구나. 전신 거울은 옷차림을 전체적으로 확인할 수 있어서 좋아. 그리고 작은 손거울은 화장할 때나 세부적인 모습을 볼 때 유용해.
Describe a situation where you might accidentally break a mirror. What would be your reaction, and what steps would you take afterward?
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실수로 거울을 깨뜨릴 수도 있어요. 아마 너무 놀라서 소리를 지를 거예요. 그 후에는 다치지 않도록 조심해서 깨진 유리 조각들을 치울 거예요.
이 사람은 왜 아침에 거울을 봅니까?
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아침에 학교에 가기 전에 저는 항상 거울을 봅니다. 머리를 빗고 얼굴을 확인해요. 가끔 거울에 비친 제 모습이 이상하게 보일 때도 있어요. 하지만 거울은 제가 준비를 잘 했는지 확인하는 데 아주 중요해요.
이 사람은 왜 아침에 거울을 봅니까?
지문에 '거울은 제가 준비를 잘 했는지 확인하는 데 아주 중요해요'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에 '거울은 제가 준비를 잘 했는지 확인하는 데 아주 중요해요'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
화장실 거울이 주는 두 가지 이점은 무엇입니까?
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우리 집 화장실에는 큰 거울이 하나 있어요. 매일 아침과 저녁에 세수하고 양치질을 하면서 이 거울을 사용해요. 이 거울 덕분에 깨끗하게 준비할 수 있어요. 또한, 이 거울은 화장실을 더 넓어 보이게 하는 효과도 있어요.
화장실 거울이 주는 두 가지 이점은 무엇입니까?
지문에 '이 거울 덕분에 깨끗하게 준비할 수 있어요'와 '또한, 이 거울은 화장실을 더 넓어 보이게 하는 효과도 있어요'라고 언급되어 있습니다.
지문에 '이 거울 덕분에 깨끗하게 준비할 수 있어요'와 '또한, 이 거울은 화장실을 더 넓어 보이게 하는 효과도 있어요'라고 언급되어 있습니다.
어린 왕자에게 거울은 어떤 의미였습니까?
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어린 왕자는 매일 아침 작은 거울을 들여다보며 자신의 모습을 확인했습니다. 그는 거울을 통해 자신이 얼마나 멋진지 보았고, 항상 만족스러워했습니다. 하지만 어느 날, 거울이 깨지자 왕자는 크게 슬퍼했습니다. 그의 거울은 단순한 물건이 아니라, 자신감을 주는 중요한 친구였기 때문입니다.
어린 왕자에게 거울은 어떤 의미였습니까?
지문에 '그의 거울은 단순한 물건이 아니라, 자신감을 주는 중요한 친구였기 때문입니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에 '그의 거울은 단순한 물건이 아니라, 자신감을 주는 중요한 친구였기 때문입니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
아침에 일어나서 제일 먼저 ___을 봤어요.
The sentence means 'The first thing I saw when I woke up in the morning was the ___.' '거울' (mirror) fits the context.
그는 옷을 고치기 위해 ___ 앞에 섰다.
The sentence means 'He stood in front of the ___ to fix his clothes.' '거울' (mirror) is where one would typically check their appearance.
화장실에 있는 ___이 깨져서 조심해야 해요.
The sentence means 'The ___ in the bathroom is broken, so you need to be careful.' '거울' (mirror) is a common item in a bathroom that can break.
새로운 옷을 입고 ___에 비춰보았다.
The sentence means 'I put on new clothes and looked at myself in the ___.' '거울' (mirror) is used to see one's reflection.
작은 방에는 벽에 큰 ___이 걸려 있었다.
The sentence means 'There was a large ___ hanging on the wall in the small room.' A '거울' (mirror) is often hung on walls.
그녀는 화장을 고치기 위해 가방에서 작은 ___을 꺼냈다.
The sentence means 'She took out a small ___ from her bag to fix her makeup.' A '거울' (mirror) is commonly used for this purpose.
What are they doing while looking in the mirror?
What is special about this mirror?
In which story does the queen ask the mirror questions daily?
Read this aloud:
아침마다 거울 앞에서 옷을 골라요.
Focus: 아침마다 (achim-mada), 거울 (geo-ul), 앞에서 (ap-e-seo), 옷을 (os-eul), 골라요 (gol-la-yo)
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거울을 닦는 것을 잊지 마세요. 깨끗한 거울이 좋아요.
Focus: 거울을 (geo-ul-eul), 닦는 (dakk-neun), 것을 (geot-eul), 잊지 마세요 (it-ji ma-se-yo), 깨끗한 (kkae-kkeut-han), 좋아요 (jo-a-yo)
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새로운 거울을 사려고 백화점에 갔어요. 예쁜 거울이 많았어요.
Focus: 새로운 (sae-ro-un), 거울을 (geo-ul-eul), 사려고 (sa-ryeo-go), 백화점에 (baek-hwa-jeom-e), 갔어요 (gat-sseo-yo), 예쁜 (ye-ppeun), 많았어요 (man-at-sseo-yo)
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This sentence means 'Reflect your own image in the mirror.'
This sentence means 'That mirror is an old antique.'
This sentence means 'It's believed that a broken mirror brings bad luck.'
그녀는 화장대 위의 ___을(를) 보며 화장을 고쳤다.
화장을 고칠 때 사용하는 것은 '거울'입니다. ('거울' is used when fixing makeup.)
새로 산 옷이 잘 어울리는지 확인하기 위해 ___ 앞에 섰다.
옷이 잘 어울리는지 확인하려면 '거울'이 필요합니다. (To check if clothes fit well, a 'mirror' is needed.)
어두운 방에서 혼자 ___을(를) 보면 가끔 무섭게 느껴진다.
어두운 방에서 혼자 '거울'을 보는 경험은 때때로 무섭게 느껴질 수 있습니다. (Looking at a 'mirror' alone in a dark room can sometimes feel scary.)
운전 중에는 항상 사이드 ___을(를) 확인하여 안전을 유지해야 합니다.
운전 중에는 사이드 '거울'을 통해 후방 상황을 확인해야 합니다. (While driving, you must check the rear view through the side 'mirror'.)
아침에 일어나자마자 제일 먼저 하는 일은 ___에 비친 내 얼굴을 보는 것이다.
아침에 자신의 얼굴을 확인하는 것은 보통 '거울'을 통해서 합니다. (Checking one's face in the morning is usually done through a 'mirror'.)
이 방에는 전신을 비출 수 있는 커다란 ___이(가) 필요하다.
전신을 비추려면 커다란 '거울'이 적합합니다. (A large 'mirror' is suitable for reflecting the entire body.)
다음 중 '거울'이 가장 적절하게 사용된 문장은?
'거울'은 주로 자신의 모습을 비춰보는 도구로 사용됩니다. 다른 문장들은 비유적인 표현으로 사용되었지만, 직접적인 사용 예시는 4번입니다.
다음 문맥에서 '거울'과 가장 유사한 역할을 하는 것은?
이 질문은 '거울'의 사전적, 물리적인 기능을 묻고 있습니다. 나머지 보기는 비유적인 표현입니다.
다음 중 '거울'의 속성과 가장 거리가 먼 것은?
거울은 빛을 반사하여 이미지를 만드는 표면을 가지고 있지만, 투명하지는 않습니다. 투명하다는 것은 빛이 통과한다는 의미입니다.
거울은 항상 평평한 표면을 가지고 있다.
일반적인 거울은 평평하지만, 볼록 거울이나 오목 거울과 같이 휘어진 형태의 거울도 존재합니다.
거울은 빛을 흡수하여 상을 만들어낸다.
거울은 빛을 흡수하는 것이 아니라 반사하여 상을 만들어냅니다.
옛날에는 금속을 잘 닦아서 거울로 사용하기도 했다.
현대의 유리 거울이 발명되기 전에는 광택이 나는 금속을 거울로 사용했습니다.
Listen to the sentence about someone combing their hair in front of a mirror.
Pay attention to how the light from the mirror illuminated the room.
Listen for the description of broken mirror pieces scattered on the floor.
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거울에 비친 자신의 모습을 보고 깜짝 놀랐습니다.
Focus: 깜짝 놀랐습니다
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이 거울은 방을 더 넓어 보이게 하는 효과가 있습니다.
Focus: 넓어 보이게 하는 효과
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아침마다 거울을 보며 하루를 시작합니다.
Focus: 하루를 시작합니다
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This sentence discusses the profound meaning a mirror holds for humans as a tool for self-reflection.
This sentence illustrates the common metaphor of society as a mirror reflecting the values of its time.
This sentence compares literature to a mirror that reflects the hidden aspects of reality, sometimes revealing uncomfortable truths.
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उदाहरण
거울을 보면서 머리를 빗었어요.
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
home के और शब्द
에어컨
A1Air conditioner; a system for cooling indoor air.
~와
A2And, with; connects nouns or indicates accompaniment.
아파트
A1Apartment
조립하다
A2To put together the component parts of (a machine or structure); to assemble.
집에서
A2In or at one's home; at home.
다락방
A2Attic; a space or room inside the roof of a building.
베란다
A2A roofed, open-air porch attached to the outside of a house.
발코니
A2A platform projecting from the wall of a building, enclosed by a railing.
지하실
A2Basement; the floor of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level.
바구니
A2Basket
