Korean

사진
Meaning: photo, picture
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

This picture was taken when we first met.
저는 제 블로그에 사진을 올렸어요.
I posted a picture on my blog.
나는 매일 블로그에 요리 사진을 올린다.
I upload cooking photos to my blog every day.
여기서 사진을 찍어도 돼요?
Is it okay to take a picture here?
흑백의 대비가 인상적인 사진이에요.
The contrast between black and white in this photo is impressive.
그는 멋진 사진을 찍으려고 폼을 잡고 있다.
He is striking a pose to take a good picture.
이 사진은 배경이 정말 아름답네요.
The background in this picture is really beautiful.
카메라를 삼각대에 고정하고 사진을 찍었다.
I fixed the camera on a tripod and took a photo.
이 사진은 초점이 잘 맞지 않았다.
This photo is out of focus.
저는 동대문 앞에서 사진을 찍었어요.
I took a photo in front of Dongdaemun.

Usage Notes

Refers to a photograph. It can be used for both physical and digital pictures.

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