Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Animal" in Korean: 동물
동물dongmul
Animal in Korean is 동물 (dongmul). 동물 is the Korean noun for animal; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Spotting an animal
동물이 저기에 있어요.dongmuri jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 동물
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dongmul
/toŋmul/
동물 (dongmul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 동물 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Animal" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 동물dongmul | Animal Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 동물 사진dongmul sajin | animal photograph A useful combination with 동물. | A useful combination with 동물. |
| 동물을dongmureul | Animal (as an object) Use 을 when 동물 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 동물 is the object of an action. |
How to use 동물 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
동물이 저기에 있어요.
dongmuri jeogie isseoyo.
There is an animal over there.
동물이 marks 동물 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
동물을 처음 봤어요.
dongmureul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw an animal for the first time.
동물을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
동물을 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
dongmureul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the animal close up?
동물을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 동물
Incorrect: 동물가 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 동물이 저기에 있어요.
When practicing animal, use the correct particle or copula after 동물; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 동물예요.
Correct: 동물이에요.
When practicing animal, when identifying something as 동물, use 동물이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
동물 is the Korean noun for animal; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개. The combination 동물 사진 (dongmul sajin) means animal photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 동물
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
동물이 저기에 있어요.
dongmuri jeogie isseoyo.
There is an animal over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
동물을 처음 봤어요.
dongmureul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw an animal for the first time.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Animal" in Korean
What does 동물 mean in Korean?
Animal in Korean is 동물 (dongmul). 동물 is the Korean noun for animal; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
How do I use 동물 사진?
동물 사진 (dongmul sajin) means animal photograph. 동물 is the Korean noun for animal; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Which object particle goes after 동물?
The object form is 동물을 because 동물 ends in a consonant.
How is 동물 pronounced?
동물 (dongmul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 동물 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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