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"Chicken" in Korean: 닭고기
닭고기dakgogi
Chicken in Korean is 닭고기 (dakgogi). 닭고기 means chicken meat; 닭 is the bird and 치킨 often names fried chicken.
A food request
닭고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.dakgogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 닭고기
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dakgogi
/tak̚k͈oki/
닭고기 (dakgogi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 닭고기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Chicken" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 닭고기dakgogi | Chicken Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 닭고기 요리dakgogi yori | chicken dish A useful combination with 닭고기. | A useful combination with 닭고기. |
| 닭고기를dakgogireul | Chicken (as an object) Use 를 when 닭고기 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 닭고기 is the object of an action. |
How to use 닭고기 in real life
- 1A food request
닭고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
dakgogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
Please cook the chicken thoroughly.
닭고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2A dietary choice
오늘은 닭고기를 안 먹어요.
oneureun dakgogireul an meogeoyo.
I am not eating chicken today.
닭고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Storing food
닭고기를 냉장고에 넣었어요.
dakgogireul naengjanggoe neoeosseoyo.
I put the chicken in the refrigerator.
닭고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 닭고기
Incorrect: 닭고기을 잘 익혀 주세요.
Correct: 닭고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
When practicing chicken, use the correct particle or copula after 닭고기; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 닭고기이에요.
Correct: 닭고기예요.
When practicing chicken, when identifying something as 닭고기, use 닭고기예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
닭고기 means chicken meat; 닭 is the bird and 치킨 often names fried chicken. The combination 닭고기 요리 (dakgogi yori) means chicken dish.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 닭고기
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
닭고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
dakgogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
Please cook the chicken thoroughly.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘은 닭고기를 안 먹어요.
oneureun dakgogireul an meogeoyo.
I am not eating chicken today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chicken" in Korean
What does 닭고기 mean in Korean?
Chicken in Korean is 닭고기 (dakgogi). 닭고기 means chicken meat; 닭 is the bird and 치킨 often names fried chicken.
How do I use 닭고기 요리?
닭고기 요리 (dakgogi yori) means chicken dish. 닭고기 means chicken meat; 닭 is the bird and 치킨 often names fried chicken.
Which object particle goes after 닭고기?
Use 를: 닭고기를. For example, 닭고기를 잘 익혀 주세요. means “Please cook the chicken thoroughly.”
How is 닭고기 pronounced?
닭고기 (dakgogi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 닭고기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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