Korean Dictionary
How to say "Third" in Korean
“Third” in Korean is 세 번째 (pronounced "se beonjjae").
세 번째
se beonjjae
Usage & Context
The ordinal number for third, used to indicate the third position in a sequence. This is commonly used in rankings, lists, and ordering.
Example Sentence
세 번째 날씨가 좋아요.
The third day has good weather.
How to use 세 번째 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Third” is 세 번째, romanized as se beonjjae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '세' (se), sounds like 'say' without the 'y' sound. '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
Excitedly sharing a sports achievement.
세 번째 골을 넣었어요!
I scored the third goal!
Describing a minor injury.
세 번째 손가락이 아파요.
My third finger hurts.
Referring to a TV show or podcast episode.
이것은 세 번째 에피소드예요.
This is the third episode.
Cultural Context
Like other ordinal numbers, '세 번째' is used straightforwardly to indicate the third position in a sequence. It's common in various contexts, from counting turns in a game to listing items. While 'three' (삼, sam) can have some cultural significance (e.g., in 삼겹살, samgyeopsal, three-layered pork belly), '세 번째' itself doesn't carry specific cultural weight beyond its numerical meaning.
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Common Phrases
세 번째 시도
third attempt
세 번째 줄
third row
세 번째로 중요한
third most important
Related Expressions
세
se
three (native Korean counter)
세 번
se beon
thrice, three times
삼등
sam-deung
third place, third rank
그 다음
geu daeum
after that, the next one
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