숫자
Introduction:
In Korean, the word for "number" can be expressed in two ways depending on the context:
- "번호" (beonho) is used for numbers like phone numbers, house numbers, or ID numbers.
- "숫자" (sutja) refers to a numeral or digit, like 1, 2, 3, etc.
Knowing both terms is essential for daily conversations involving numbers in different contexts.
More Expressions:
Here are some common phrases and situations where you might use 번호 and 숫자:
전화번호 (Jeonhwabeonho)
- Translation: Phone number.
번호를 알려주세요 (Beonhoreul allyeojuseyo)
- Translation: Please tell me the number.
숫자를 세요 (Sutjareul seyo)
- Translation: Count the numbers.
몇 번이에요? (Myeot beonieyo?)
- Translation: What’s the number?
자리 번호 (Jari beonho)
- Translation: Seat number.
주민등록번호 (Jumin deungnok beonho)
- Translation: Resident registration number (similar to a social security number).
Example Sentences:
Here are some example sentences using 번호 and 숫자:
전화번호가 뭐예요? (Jeonhwabeonhoga mwoyeyo?)
- Translation: What is your phone number?
이 숫자를 읽어보세요 (I sutjareul ilgeoboseyo)
- Translation: Please read this number.
내 차 번호는 1234예요 (Nae cha beonhoneun 1234-yeyo)
- Translation: My car's number is 1234.
숫자 공부를 해요 (Sutja gongbureul haeyo)
- Translation: I’m studying numbers.
Pronunciation Tips:
- 번호 (Beonho) is pronounced "bun-ho," with a soft "b."
- 숫자 (Sutja) is pronounced "soot-ja," with a slight emphasis on the "j."
By learning the difference between "번호" and "숫자," you’ll be able to handle conversations involving numbers more easily in Korean. Keep practicing these phrases to improve your fluency with numbers!