Korean Dictionary
How to say "Six" in Korean
“Six” in Korean is 여섯 (pronounced "yeoseot").
여섯
yeoseot
Usage & Context
The native Korean number for six, used in casual counting and with native Korean counters. The Sino-Korean 육 (yuk) is used in formal or technical contexts.
Example Sentence
계란이 여섯 개 있어요.
There are six eggs.
How to use 여섯 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Six” is 여섯, romanized as yeoseot.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 여섯.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'yeo-seot' — 'yeo' is a single 'yuh' vowel (like 'yuck' without the 'ck'), and 'seot' has an 'eh' vowel ending in an unreleased 't'. Say both syllables quickly.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
육
yuk
Sino-Korean number for 6, used for dates, phone numbers, money, and bus/subway lines.
Casual (반말)
여섯
yeoseot
Native Korean number, used for counting objects, hours, and people; does not shorten before counters.
More Example Sentences
Talking about daily routine
여섯 시 반에 저녁 먹어요.
We eat dinner at six thirty.
Homeroom teacher taking attendance
학생 여섯 명이 결석했어요.
Six students were absent.
Sending a shopping request
계란 여섯 개만 사 주세요.
Please buy just six eggs.
Cultural Context
여섯 keeps its full form before counters (여섯 개, 여섯 명). When telling time, Koreans mix the two number systems: the hour uses native Korean (여섯 시) but the minute uses Sino-Korean (육 분). This split-system for time is one of the trickiest rules for learners — 6:06 is said 여섯 시 육 분.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
여섯 시에 시작해요.
It starts at six.
여섯 명이에요.
It's six people.
육 개월 됐어요.
It's been six months.
Related Expressions
여섯 개
yeoseot gae
six (items)
여섯 명
yeoseot myeong
six people
여섯째
yeoseotjjae
the sixth (in order)
육
yuk
six (Sino-Korean)
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