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"Ant" in Korean: 개미
개미gaemi
Ant in Korean is 개미 (gaemi). 개미 is the Korean noun for ant; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Spotting an animal
개미가 저기에 있어요.gaemiga jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 개미
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gaemi
/kɛmi/
개미 (gaemi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 개미 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Ant" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 개미gaemi | Ant Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 개미 사진gaemi sajin | ant photograph A useful combination with 개미. | A useful combination with 개미. |
| 개미를gaemireul | Ant (as an object) Use 를 when 개미 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 개미 is the object of an action. |
How to use 개미 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
개미가 저기에 있어요.
gaemiga jeogie isseoyo.
There is an ant over there.
개미가 marks 개미 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
개미를 처음 봤어요.
gaemireul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw an ant for the first time.
개미를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
개미를 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
gaemireul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the ant close up?
개미를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 개미
Incorrect: 개미이 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 개미가 저기에 있어요.
When practicing ant, use the correct particle or copula after 개미; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 개미이에요.
Correct: 개미예요.
When practicing ant, when identifying something as 개미, use 개미예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
개미 is the Korean noun for ant; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개. The combination 개미 사진 (gaemi sajin) means ant photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 개미
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
개미가 저기에 있어요.
gaemiga jeogie isseoyo.
There is an ant over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
개미를 처음 봤어요.
gaemireul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw an ant 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 "Ant" in Korean
What does 개미 mean in Korean?
Ant in Korean is 개미 (gaemi). 개미 is the Korean noun for ant; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
How do I use 개미 사진?
개미 사진 (gaemi sajin) means ant photograph. 개미 is the Korean noun for ant; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Which object particle goes after 개미?
The object form is 개미를 because 개미 ends in a vowel.
How is 개미 pronounced?
개미 (gaemi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 개미 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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