상자 — box
Pronunciation hint: sahng · jah. Standard romanization: sangja.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
상자를 샀어요.
I bought the box.
Buying an object · sahng-jah-reul sah-ssuh-yoh
상자를 찾고 있어요.
I am looking for the box.
Looking for a belonging · sahng-jah-reul chaht-kkoh ee-ssuh-yoh
상자가 어디에 있어요?
Where is the box?
Finding an object · sahng-jah-gah uh-dee-eh ee-ssuh-yoh
상자를 가져왔어요.
I brought the box.
Bringing something with you · sahng-jah-reul gah-juh-wah-ssuh-yoh
상자를 열어요.
I open the box.
Opening a package · sahng-jah-reul yuh-ruh-yoh
상자에 물건을 넣어요.
I put things in the box.
Packing belongings · sahng-jah-eh mool-guh-neul nuh-uh-yoh