English–Korean

“word order” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationeosun

Example

한국어는 어순이 영어와 달라요.han gu geo neun eo su ni yeong eo wa tal la yo

The word order in Korean is different from English.

Illustration for 어순 (word order)

How to say “word order” in Korean

“Word order” in Korean is 어순 (eosun).

The ordered pattern of words in a sentence shapes what the sentence means and emphasizes.

Full entry for 어순: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 어순

말할 때는 어순을 지키는 것이 중요해요.mal hal ttae neun eo su neul chi ki neun keo si chung yo hae yo

It is important to follow the word order when speaking.

Tips for using 어순

  • Korean often puts the verb near the end, unlike English, so listening through the sentence before translating helps avoid rearranging it too early.

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