선생님 — teacher
Pronunciation hint: suhn · saeng · neem. Standard romanization: seonsaengnim.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
선생님이 여기 있어요.
The teacher is here.
Finding someone · suhn-saeng-nee-mee yuh-gee ee-ssuh-yoh
선생님을 만났어요.
I met the teacher.
Meeting someone · suhn-saeng-nee-meul mahn-nah-ssuh-yoh
선생님과 사진을 찍어요.
I take a photo with the teacher.
Taking a photo together · suhn-saeng-neem-gwah sah-jee-neul jjee-guh-yoh
선생님과 이야기해요.
I talk to the teacher.
Talking to someone · suhn-saeng-neem-gwah ee-yah-gee-hae-yoh
선생님께 질문해요.
I ask the teacher a question.
Using the word in daily life · suhn-saeng-neem-kkeh jeel-moon-hae-yoh
선생님이 설명해요.
The teacher explains.
Using the word in daily life · suhn-saeng-nee-mee suhl-myuhng-hae-yoh