Korean Dictionary
How to say "Second" in Korean
“Second” in Korean is 두 번째 (pronounced "du beonjjae").
두 번째
du beonjjae
Usage & Context
The ordinal number for second, used to indicate the second position in a sequence. This is commonly used in rankings, lists, and ordering.
Example Sentence
두 번째 책이 재미있어요.
The second book is interesting.
How to use 두 번째 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Second” is 두 번째, romanized as du beonjjae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '두' (du), sounds like 'doo' in 'door'. '번' (beon) is like 'bun' in 'bunch', and '째' (jjae) is a tense 'jae' sound, similar to 'j' in 'jam' but with more tension in the tongue.
More Example Sentences
Asking about train schedules at a station.
두 번째 기차는 언제 와요?
When does the second train arrive?
Describing seating arrangement at an event.
저는 두 번째 줄에 앉았어요.
I sat in the second row.
Explaining a repeated effort.
이것은 제 두 번째 시도예요.
This is my second attempt.
Cultural Context
Similar to '첫 번째', '두 번째' is used to denote the second item in a sequence, ranking, or occurrence. It's common in everyday conversations, from ordering food ('두 번째 메뉴', second menu item) to discussing events ('두 번째 만남', second meeting). It's a straightforward ordinal number without significant cultural nuances beyond its sequential meaning.
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Common Phrases
두 번째 기회
second chance
두 번째 방문
second visit
두 번째로 좋은
second best
Related Expressions
두
du
two (native Korean counter)
두 번
du beon
twice, two times
이등
i-deung
second place, second rank
다음
daeum
next
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