한옥 — traditional Korean house
Pronunciation hint: hah · nohk. Standard romanization: hanok.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
한옥에 가요.
I go to the traditional Korean house.
Going somewhere · hah-noh-geh gah-yoh
한옥은 어디에 있어요?
Where is the traditional Korean house?
Asking for directions · hah-noh-geun uh-dee-eh ee-ssuh-yoh
한옥이 가까워요.
The traditional Korean house is nearby.
Describing the location · hah-noh-gee gah-kkah-wuh-yoh
한옥에 도착했어요.
I arrived at the traditional Korean house.
Arriving somewhere · hah-noh-geh doh-chah-kae-ssuh-yoh
한옥에 마당이 있어요.
The traditional house has a courtyard.
Using the word in daily life · hah-noh-geh mah-dahng-ee ee-ssuh-yoh
한옥 지붕이 아름다워요.
The house’s roof is beautiful.
Using the word in daily life · hah-nohk jee-boong-ee ah-reum-dah-wuh-yoh