사진 (sa-jin, sajin)
사진 (sajin) means a photo or picture taken by a camera. It's used commonly in everyday and formal contexts.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
사진 means an image or picture taken by a camera or smartphone.
Nuances
When to use
daily conversation, travel, business presentation
In context
사진 is a noun used with verbs like ‘찍다’ (to take) or ‘보다’ (to look at). It fits naturally in both casual and formal contexts.
여행 가서 사진 많이 찍었어요.
yeo-haeng ga-seo sa-jin man-i jjik-eoss-eo-yo., yeo haeng ga seo sa jin man i jjik eoss eo yo.
‘사진을 찍다’ is a natural expression.
이 사진 정말 예뻐요.
i sa-jin jeong-mal ye-ppeo-yo., i sa jin jeong mal ye ppeo yo.
Natural sentence to compliment a photo.
사진을 봐요.
sa-jin-eul bwa-yo., sa jin eul bwa yo.
‘사진을 보다’ is a correct verb combination.
사진 찍어요?
sa-jin jjik-eo-yo?, sa jin jjik eo yo?
Natural everyday question.
사진이 먹었어요.
sa-jin-i meok-eoss-eo-yo., sa jin i meok eoss eo yo.
‘사진’ is not a person, so it cannot be used with ‘eat’.
사진을 마시다.
sa-jin-eul ma-si-da., sa jin eul ma si da.
‘사진’ and ‘drink’ do not logically combine.
Which best describes ‘사진’?
What does ‘사진을 찍다’ mean?
Which sentence is correct?
