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