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