Korean · People & Family
"Baby" in Korean: 아기
아기agi
Baby in Korean is 아기 (agi). 아기 is the Korean noun for baby; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 아기예요.jeobuneun agiyeyo.
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How to pronounce 아기
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agi
/aki/
아기 (agi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 아기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Baby" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 아기agi | Baby Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 아기와 상담agiwa sangdam | consultation with a baby A useful combination with 아기. | A useful combination with 아기. |
| 아기를agireul | Baby (as an object) Use 를 when 아기 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 아기 is the object of an action. |
How to use 아기 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 아기예요.
jeobuneun agiyeyo.
That person is a baby.
아기 appears in a complete sentence for baby.
- 2Finding someone
아기가 여기 있어요.
agiga yeogi isseoyo.
The baby is here.
아기가 marks 아기 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
아기와 이야기하고 싶어요.
agiwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the baby.
아기 appears in a complete sentence for baby.
Mistakes English speakers make with 아기
Incorrect: 아기이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 아기가 여기 있어요.
When practicing baby, use the correct particle or copula after 아기; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 아기이에요.
Correct: 아기예요.
When practicing baby, when identifying something as 아기, use 아기예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
아기 is the Korean noun for baby; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 아기와 상담 (agiwa sangdam) means consultation with a baby.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 아기
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 아기예요.
jeobuneun agiyeyo.
That person is a baby.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아기가 여기 있어요.
agiga yeogi isseoyo.
The baby is here.
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 "Baby" in Korean
What does 아기 mean in Korean?
Baby in Korean is 아기 (agi). 아기 is the Korean noun for baby; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 아기와 상담?
아기와 상담 (agiwa sangdam) means consultation with a baby. 아기 is the Korean noun for baby; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 아기?
The object form is 아기를 because 아기 ends in a vowel.
How is 아기 pronounced?
아기 (agi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 아기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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