여권을 잃어버렸어요.
When to use
Use this phrase when you realize your passport is missing, especially in a foreign country.
Speech Level
This uses the polite informal (해요체 - haeyoche) speech level, suitable for reporting an issue to authorities or hotel staff.
How it works
This sentence describes a past event of losing something.
- 여권 (yeogwon)
- -을 (-eul)
- 잃어버렸어요 (ireobeoryeosseoyo)
Pronunciation
The '잃어' (ireo) and '버렸' (beoryeot) flow together. The final '어요' (eoyo) is pronounced clearly.
Omitted Subject/Object
The subject 'I' is omitted but understood. The object 'passport' is explicitly mentioned.
Notes
Clearly state the loss of a crucial travel document.