Korean vowels 5(ㅚ, ㅙ, ㅞ)

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In this post, we'll cover how to write and pronounce the Korean vowels "ㅚ", "ㅙ" and "ㅞ". Since they all share the same pronunciation, mastering just one will help you pronouce the others with ease. ㅚ(weh) : ㅗ + ㅣ ▶ How to write "ㅚ" Start by drawing a "ㅗ". Add "ㅣ" to the right side. ▶ Pronunciation "ㅚ" is pronounced like the "weh", similar to beginning of words like "weather" or "wet". you can also make the sound by quickly blending "ㅗ"(o) and "ㅣ"(i). For reference, the pronunciation of "ㅚ" is the same as that of "ㅙ" and "ㅞ". ▶ Examples 외국(weh-gook) : Foreign country 쇠(sweh) : Metal 회(hweh) : Sashimi ㅙ(weh) : ㅗ + ㅐ ▶ How to write "ㅙ" Start by drawing a "ㅗ". Add a "ㅐ" to the right side. ▶ Pronunciation The vowel "ㅙ" is pronounced like "weh", the same as "ㅚ". You can also make t...
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Meaning of the 가자[ga-ja] in Korean

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What does "가자" mean?
Examples
Tips for using "가자"

What's "가자"?

  • 가자[ga-ja] = 가(다) + (하)자
  • Meaning 1 : To move toward a place
  • Meaning 2(slang) : (when one has firmly made up their mind about something and is taking action) Let's do this

The word "가자" combines "가다"(go) and "~하자"(let's~).
Generally, this word is used to encourage going somewhere literally(Meaning 1).
Additionally, as slang, "가자" is often used to alleviate anxiety and heighten emotions when making large transactions in Bitcoin and so on(Meaning 2).

However, as slang, "가자" is so frequently used that it has also come to replace phrases like "let's ~"

※ Synonyms for meaning 1

  • 출발하자
  • 떠나자
※ Synonyms for meaning 2
  • 가즈아
  • 가(보)자고

Examples

  1. A : (to friend B) 밥 먹으러 가자.
  2. Girlfriend : (to boyfriend) 제주도가 예쁘대. 제주도로 여행 가자.
  3. Game Streamer : (entering the final boss room) 가즈아!
  4. Game Streamer : (pressing the upgrade button with a 1% success rate) 가자!
  5. Bitcoin investor : (buying 1 BTC) 가자!

Tips for using "가자"

Following "가자"

If someone uses "가자"(meaning 2) during a conversation, you can use "가자" to keep the atmosphere light and enjoyable.

Avoid using it with unfamiliar people

Whether it's meaning 1 or meaning 2, any Korean word that ends with "자" is considered informal speech.
Using informal speech can hurt someone's feelings.

So, with people you aren't close to or where polite behavior is expected, it's better to use the following expressions instead.

  • 가실래요? : Can we go?(suitable for strangers)
  • 가보시겠습니까? : Would you like to go?(suitable for someone in a high position)

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Korean basic vowels1(ㅏ, ㅑ, ㅓ, ㅕ)

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In this post, we'll take a look at the Korean vowels "ㅏ", "ㅑ", "ㅓ" and "ㅕ". Each section will cover how to write them, their pronunciation, and example words. ㅏ : 아(a) ▶  How to write "ㅏ" Start by drawing a straight vertical line from top to bottom. At the midpoint of this vertical line, draw a short horizontal line extending to the right. ▶ Pronunciation "ㅏ" is pronounced like the "a" in "car", "hat". ▶ Examples 사과(sa-gwa) : Apple 자동차(ja-dong-cha) : Car 나라(na-ra) : Country ㅑ : 야(ya) ▶  How to write "ㅑ" Start by drawing a straight vertical line from top to bottom. Draw two short horizontal line extending to the right ※ one  above  and one  below the center of the vertical line. ▶ Pronunciation "ㅑ" is pronounced like "ya" in "yard", "yahoo". ▶ Examples 야구(ya-gu) : Baseball 야자수(ya-ja-su) : Palm tree 약국(yak-guk) : Pharmacy ㅓ : 어(eo) ▶  How to wri...
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Korean vowels 5(ㅚ, ㅙ, ㅞ)

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In this post, we'll cover how to write and pronounce the Korean vowels "ㅚ", "ㅙ" and "ㅞ". Since they all share the same pronunciation, mastering just one will help you pronouce the others with ease. ㅚ(weh) : ㅗ + ㅣ ▶ How to write "ㅚ" Start by drawing a "ㅗ". Add "ㅣ" to the right side. ▶ Pronunciation "ㅚ" is pronounced like the "weh", similar to beginning of words like "weather" or "wet". you can also make the sound by quickly blending "ㅗ"(o) and "ㅣ"(i). For reference, the pronunciation of "ㅚ" is the same as that of "ㅙ" and "ㅞ". ▶ Examples 외국(weh-gook) : Foreign country 쇠(sweh) : Metal 회(hweh) : Sashimi ㅙ(weh) : ㅗ + ㅐ ▶ How to write "ㅙ" Start by drawing a "ㅗ". Add a "ㅐ" to the right side. ▶ Pronunciation The vowel "ㅙ" is pronounced like "weh", the same as "ㅚ". You can also make t...
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Korean vowels 4(ㅐ, ㅒ, ㅔ, ㅖ)

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In this post, we will look at th Korean diphthongs "ㅐ", "ㅒ", "ㅔ" and "ㅖ", which are all formed by combining "ㅣ". So there are some diphthongs that share the same pronunciation. ㅐ : 애(ae) "ㅐ" is a Korean diphthong, formed by combining "ㅏ"(a) and "ㅣ"(ee, i) . Because of this, both pronunciation and writing reflects characteristics of these two vowels. ▶ How to write "ㅐ" Start by drawing a "ㅏ". Add "ㅣ" to the right side. ▶ Pronunciation "ㅐ" is pronounced like the "e" in "egg" or "bed". "ㅐ" and "ㅔ" are pronounced the same. When a clear distinction between "ㅐ" and "ㅔ" is needed, Korean people pronounce "ㅐ" more distinctly as "a-ee"(ㅏ + ㅣ). ▶ Examples 새(sae) : Bird 애인(ae-in) : Lover 배(bae) : Pear, Ship ㅒ : 얘(yae) "ㅒ" is a diphthong, formed by combining the "ㅑ"(ya) a...
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