Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Bear" in Korean: 곰
곰gom
Bear in Korean is 곰 (gom). 곰 is the Korean noun for bear; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Spotting an animal
곰이 저기에 있어요.gomi jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 곰
Say it
gom
/kom/
곰 (gom) has 1 Hangul syllable. 곰 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Bear" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 곰gom | Bear Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 곰 사진gom sajin | bear photograph A useful combination with 곰. | A useful combination with 곰. |
| 곰을gomeul | Bear (as an object) Use 을 when 곰 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 곰 is the object of an action. |
How to use 곰 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
곰이 저기에 있어요.
gomi jeogie isseoyo.
There is a bear over there.
곰이 marks 곰 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
곰을 처음 봤어요.
gomeul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a bear for the first time.
곰을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
곰을 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
gomeul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the bear close up?
곰을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 곰
Incorrect: 곰가 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 곰이 저기에 있어요.
When practicing bear, use the correct particle or copula after 곰; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 곰예요.
Correct: 곰이에요.
When practicing bear, when identifying something as 곰, use 곰이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
곰 is the Korean noun for bear; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개. The combination 곰 사진 (gom sajin) means bear photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 곰
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
곰이 저기에 있어요.
gomi jeogie isseoyo.
There is a bear over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
곰을 처음 봤어요.
gomeul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a bear 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 "Bear" in Korean
What does 곰 mean in Korean?
Bear in Korean is 곰 (gom). 곰 is the Korean noun for bear; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
How do I use 곰 사진?
곰 사진 (gom sajin) means bear photograph. 곰 is the Korean noun for bear; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Which object particle goes after 곰?
The object form is 곰을 because 곰 ends in a consonant.
How is 곰 pronounced?
곰 (gom) has 1 Hangul syllable. 곰 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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