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