Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Deer" in Korean: 사슴
사슴saseum
Deer in Korean is 사슴 (saseum). 사슴 is the Korean noun for deer; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Spotting an animal
사슴이 저기에 있어요.saseumi jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 사슴
Say it
saseum
/sasɯm/
사슴 (saseum) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사슴 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Deer" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 사슴saseum | Deer Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 사슴 사진saseum sajin | deer photograph A useful combination with 사슴. | A useful combination with 사슴. |
| 사슴을saseumeul | Deer (as an object) Use 을 when 사슴 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 사슴 is the object of an action. |
How to use 사슴 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
사슴이 저기에 있어요.
saseumi jeogie isseoyo.
There is a deer over there.
사슴이 marks 사슴 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
사슴을 처음 봤어요.
saseumeul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a deer for the first time.
사슴을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
사슴을 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
saseumeul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the deer close up?
사슴을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 사슴
Incorrect: 사슴가 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 사슴이 저기에 있어요.
When practicing deer, use the correct particle or copula after 사슴; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 사슴예요.
Correct: 사슴이에요.
When practicing deer, when identifying something as 사슴, use 사슴이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
사슴 is the Korean noun for deer; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개. The combination 사슴 사진 (saseum sajin) means deer photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 사슴
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
사슴이 저기에 있어요.
saseumi jeogie isseoyo.
There is a deer over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
사슴을 처음 봤어요.
saseumeul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a deer 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 "Deer" in Korean
What does 사슴 mean in Korean?
Deer in Korean is 사슴 (saseum). 사슴 is the Korean noun for deer; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
How do I use 사슴 사진?
사슴 사진 (saseum sajin) means deer photograph. 사슴 is the Korean noun for deer; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Which object particle goes after 사슴?
The object form is 사슴을 because 사슴 ends in a consonant.
How is 사슴 pronounced?
사슴 (saseum) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사슴 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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