명

myeong

Used for

people

The everyday counter for people. For guests or anyone you want to honor, swap in 분 (bun).

Number system

Native Korean numbers — 하나, 둘, 셋 (한, 두, 세 before a counter) →

Examples

• 학생 한 명haksaeng han myeongone student
• 친구 두 명이랑 왔어요.chingu du myeongirang wasseoyo.I came with two friends.
• 몇 명이세요?myeot myeongiseyo?How many in your party?

Common mistake

Saying 일 명 or 이 명. People are counted with native numbers: 한 명, 두 명.