Here’s 1 Fun Way To Learn Korean Shapes Vocabulary

Korean Shapes Vocabulary

If you’re a fan of Squid Game, you’ll surely see the shapes triangle, circle, and square, differently. Do you want to know more about Korean shapes vocabulary? (모양 Moyang)

Just recently, the new survival South Korean drama series “Squid Game” became trending, which caused thrill and excitement to the fans. If you’re watching this series, you won’t miss the shapes seen in every episode. Is this a sign for you to learn some Korean shapes vocabulary?

Shapes are very important in Korean culture. It represents different things in life. The perfect examples are the shapes found in their flag. The circle that is divided into two in their flags represents the balance of the universe (Yin and Yang), while the four trigrams represent the principle of movement and harmony.

This blog will go back to the basics and learn some basic Korean shapes vocabulary for free. However, if you want a fun way to learn Korean, you should check the Ling app. Using this app, you can learn while you play.

Importance Of Shapes And Vocabulary

Shapes were one of the most commonly taught lessons when we were young. If you can still recall, most of us have charts, pictures, and toy puzzles that teach us how to name shapes. Nowadays, as technology develops, videos and TV shows discussing shapes can easily be downloaded and accessed through a computer or mobile phone.

Learning shapes since we were young is a significant stage of our lives. As we learn shapes, we can identify and compare objects around us based on their shape. In addition, it helps us develop our critical thinking by analyzing each important element that makes one shape different from another.

As we got older, understanding shapes became more useful. For example, in Math, we have a lesson called geometry. If you have learned meaningfully about shapes, it can be easy for you to understand the basics of this subject. It can also be applied in real-life situations like building houses and shopping.

In arts, different shapes give a different texture. Need I say more about the importance of shapes in the field of arts? I bet I don’t need to.

Shapes also have significance in different cultures and traditions in different parts of the world. Like how the circle, square, and triangle symbolize hierarchy in “Squid Game.” Some shapes have really important representations in their culture, like the Taegeuk pattern in Korean culture. In Eastern philosophy, this pattern signifies the ultimate truth, which is the origin of all creation.

What Korean Shapes Vocabulary

What Is Shape In Korean Language?

After knowing the significance of shapes in our lives, let’s start widening our Korean shapes vocabulary by learning how to say Shapes in the Korean language.

모양 (Moyang)

When you’re in South Korea, you will hear locals use the Korean word 모양 (Moyang) to refer to shapes. The pronunciation is easy to learn and remember.

What Is Object In Korean Language?

물건 (Mulgeon)

Since we are learning shapes, we will also learn some objects that correspond to the shapes that can be easily found around us. So, to say the word object in Korean, you can use the word “–물건 (Mulgeon).”

Korean Shapes Vocabulary For Basic Shapes And Objects

I think you’re all set! You already know the significance of shapes, and you already know how to say shapes and objects in Korean. Now, let us continue learning about Korean shapes vocabulary. Take note of the pronunciation of each Korean character (Hangul) because it is really important in spoken language. But, you don’t have to worry because the meaning of these Korean words can be found below them.

원 (Won)

English Translation: circle

Let’s start with the circle 원 (won) and what could be a more common seed circle-shaped object in Korea aside from their cakes (–케이크 | keikeu)? Birthdays are not complete without their cutesy circle-shaped cakes with candles on top, just like Seri’s cake when she was surprised by North Korean soldiers during her birthday.

Aside from cake, here are some of the circle-shaped objects in the Korean language:

English TranslationHangulRomanizationSound
watch시계sigye
 pizza (whole)피자pija
doughnut가락지빵garakjibbang
ring반지banji
coin동전dongjeon

타원 (Tawon)

English Translation: oval

Do you remember the Kdrama “Run On”? Seon-gyeom, a track and field player, usually runs in an oval-shaped field. This is the perfect example of oval 타원 (Tawon). The Oval has the outline of an egg. You can find many oval-shaped objects around us. Here are some examples of objects that are oval in shape:

English TranslationHangulRomanizationSound
egg계란gyeran
leaf 안장hanjang
face얼굴eolgul
pineapple파인애플painaepeul
lemon레몬remon
Korean Shapes Vocabulary Jeongsagakhyeong

사각형 (Jeongsagakhyeong)

English Translation: square

One of the most unforgettable square-shaped objects in a Kdrama is Choi Taek’s Go game board. Although this game originated in China, this game can be seen as being played in different Kdrama series.

Here are some other objects that are square 사각형 (Jeongsagakhyeong) in shape:

English TranslationHangulRomanizationSound
pillow베개begae
bread (loaf)ppang
window창문changmun
chessboard체스판cheseupan
ID Photo신분증 사진sinbunjeung sajin

직사각형 (Jiksagakhyeong)

English Translation: rectangle

Undoubtedly, the most common rectangle-shaped object that you mostly see in Korea is the cellphone. Before they were known for K-pop and Kdramas, they were first known for their mobile phone and smartphone (스마트폰 | seumateupon) brands such as Samsung and LG.

Phones from Apple might be famous in most countries in the world, but in South Korea, it’s Samsung that owns the top spot. In fact, Samsung products dominated K-drama series like Itaewon Class, Crash Landing On You, and Hi Bye, Mama. You’ll see the characters flexing the new brands of Samsung in these dramas. You’ll notice that the Samsung Galaxy Fold is really popular among them if you’re closely watching.

So, aside from smartphones, here are some objects that are rectangular in shape:

English TranslationHangulRomanizationSound
credit card신용카드sinyongkadeu
doormun
television텔레비전tellebijyeon
money (bill)don
bed침대chimdae

삼각형 (Samgakhyeong)

English Translation: triangle

It is hard to find a single K-pop music video without the shape of a triangle (삼각형 | Samgakhyeong) in its background. But, the most common triangle in a K-drama is a love triangle. This is why you got heartbroken when Seo Dal-mi chose Nam Do-san over Han Ji-Pyeong in “Start-Up” and when Jang Man-Wol chose Goo Chan Sung over Go Chung Myung.

If you’re looking for objects that are triangle in shape, here’s a list:

English TranslationHangulRomanizationSound
Pizza피자pija
hanger옷걸이otgeori
Christmas tree크리스마스 트리keuriseumaseu teuri
triangle Kimbap삼각김밥samgak kimbap
saildoch; dot
Other Korean Shapes Vocabulary

Other Shapes In Korean Language

Learning Korean basic shapes and objects may have been fun, but adding these words to your Korean shapes vocabulary will take you to the next level. So, here are some additional shapes in the Korean language that might help you one day. You might also notice the words with “모양” added at the end to indicate the word “shape,” like heart-shaped. Although we all know that this is not actually the shape of the heart. However, people use it as a symbol of love. That’s why Koreans do the finger heart, right?

Here is a list of additional Korean shapes vocabulary. Feel free to practice:

English TranslationHangulRomanizationSound
parallelogram평행사변형pyeonghaengsabyeonhyeong
semicircle반원banwon
cube정육면체jeongyungmyeonche
sphere구체guche
cylinder원기둥wongidung
cone원뿔wonppul
pyramid피라미드piramideu
pentagon오각형ogakhyeong
hexagon육각형yukgakhyeong
heptagon칠각형chilgakhyeong
octagon팔각형palgakhyeong
heart-shaped하트 모양hateu-moyang
Hyeyeon shaped혜연 모양hyeyeon moyang
star-shaped별 모양byeol moyang
diamond-shape마름모mareummo
half-moon shaped반달 모양bandal moyang
crescent초승달choseungttal
cross십자가sipjaga

Other Objects In Korean Language

Of course, we should also add more vocabulary for objects. These objects are just the random thing you find everywhere that has a definite shape. Check this out and learn more.

English TranslationHangulRomanizationSound
diamond다이아몬드daiamondeu
traffic cone트래픽 콘teulaepig kon
refrigerator냉장고naengjanggo
toilet paper화장지hwajangji
towel수건sugeon
dish towel행주haengju
passport여권yeogwon
football축구chuk-gu
picture frame액자aegja
swimming pool수영장suyeongjang
suitcase가방gabang
bulb전구jeongu
ballgong
cantong
film영화yeonghwa
lipstick립스틱libseutig
mirror거울geoul
saucer받침 접시badchim jeobsi
plate접시jeopsi
glass유리yuli
water pipe수로관surogwan
dice주사위bodeugeim
lineseon
straight line직선jikseon
diagonal (line)대각선daegakseon
spiral line나선naseon
curved line곡선gokseon
diagonal line대각선daegakseon
parallel line평행선pyeonghaengseon

Vocabulary Words And Phrases Related To Shapes

After learning the different shapes and objects in Korean, let us widen your Korean shapes vocabulary more by these common words and phrases related to shapes.

Korean Shapes Vocabulary Words

English TranslationHangulRomanizationSound
polygon다각형dagakhyeong
flat평평한pyeongpyeonghan
uneven울툴불퉁한ultungbultunghan
wide넓적한neolpjjeokan
pointed뾰족한ppyojokan
thin날씬한nalssinhan
thin (object)얇은yalbeun
tall and thin늘씬한neulssinhan
fat뚱뚱한ttungttunghan
umbrella우산usan

Shape Phrases And Sentences In Korean

English TranslationHangulRomanizationSound
good shape좋은 몸매joeun mommae
half-moon-shaped rice cake송편songpyeon
in the shape of모양의moyangui
He draws a circle그는 원을 그려요geuneun woneul geuryeoyo
A box has a cubic shape.상자는 정육면체 모양이에요sangjaneun jeongyungmyeonche moyangieyo
The swimming pool is a rectangle수영장은 직사각형이에요suyeongjangeun jiksagakyeongieyo
A football is white and black in color축구공은 흰색과 검은색을 가지고 있어요chukgugongeun huinsaekgwa geomeunsaegeul gajigo isseoyo

Improve Your Language Skills In Korean

Did you have fun learning Korean shapes vocabulary? Probably on your next “Squid Series” marathon, you’ll be able to know how to name the important shapes you see at the workers. But, do you actually want to end there? Don’t you want to learn Korean at a higher level to improve your Korean language skills? If you do, I suggest you should check out the Ling app. You can also share it with your friends (친구 | chingu) who also want to learn Korean and other languages.

With the Ling app, you will not only learn Korean shapes vocabulary, but you can choose from the variety of topics available. With the Ling app, you can build your vocabulary and improve your listening, reading, and speaking skills. This app has audio recordings from native speakers to ensure the authenticity of the pronunciation and translations.

You can also have fun while you learn because the Ling app has a gamification feature that will keep you engaged and track your progress.

Learning Korean shouldn’t be hard. It should be fun but meaningful, and it will surely give you that experience. This is an invitation; to start your free Korean lessons by downloading it on the Play Store or App Store now!

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