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"Child" in Korean: 아이
아이ai
Child in Korean is 아이 (ai). 아이 is the Korean noun for child; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 아이예요.jeobuneun aiyeyo.
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How to pronounce 아이
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ai
/ai/
아이 (ai) has 2 Hangul syllables. 아이 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Child" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 아이ai | Child Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 아이와 상담aiwa sangdam | consultation with a child A useful combination with 아이. | A useful combination with 아이. |
| 아이를aireul | Child (as an object) Use 를 when 아이 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 아이 is the object of an action. |
How to use 아이 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 아이예요.
jeobuneun aiyeyo.
That person is a child.
아이 appears in a complete sentence for child.
- 2Finding someone
아이가 여기 있어요.
aiga yeogi isseoyo.
The child is here.
아이가 marks 아이 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
아이와 이야기하고 싶어요.
aiwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the child.
아이 appears in a complete sentence for child.
Mistakes English speakers make with 아이
Incorrect: 아이이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 아이가 여기 있어요.
When practicing child, use the correct particle or copula after 아이; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 아이이에요.
Correct: 아이예요.
When practicing child, when identifying something as 아이, use 아이예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
아이 is the Korean noun for child; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 아이와 상담 (aiwa sangdam) means consultation with a child.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 아이
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 아이예요.
jeobuneun aiyeyo.
That person is a child.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아이가 여기 있어요.
aiga yeogi isseoyo.
The child is here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Child" in Korean
What does 아이 mean in Korean?
Child in Korean is 아이 (ai). 아이 is the Korean noun for child; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 아이와 상담?
아이와 상담 (aiwa sangdam) means consultation with a child. 아이 is the Korean noun for child; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 아이?
The object form is 아이를 because 아이 ends in a vowel.
How is 아이 pronounced?
아이 (ai) has 2 Hangul syllables. 아이 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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