Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Does it bite?" in Korean: 물어요?
물어요?mureoyo?
Does it bite? in Korean is 물어요? (mureoyo?). 물어요? is the polite form of 물다 meaning bite; it can also sound like 물어요 from 묻다 meaning ask, so name the animal.
Does it bite?: starting the exchange
이 개가 물어요?i gaega mureoyo?
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How to pronounce 물어요?
Say it
mureoyo?
/muɾʌjo/
물어요? is read mureoyo?. In 이 개가 물어요?, read the full phrase as i gaega mureoyo?.
"Does it bite?" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 물어요?mureoyo? | Does it bite? The inventory form for does it bite?. | The inventory form for does it bite?. |
| 이 개가 물어요?i gaega mureoyo? | does this dog bite? 물어요? is the polite form of 물다 meaning bite; it can also sound like 물어요 from 묻다 meaning ask, so name the animal. | 물어요? is the polite form of 물다 meaning bite; it can also sound like 물어요 from 묻다 meaning ask, so name the animal. |
How to use 물어요? in real life
- 1Does it bite?: starting the exchange
이 개가 물어요?
i gaega mureoyo?
Does this dog bite?
물어요? is the polite form of 물다 meaning bite; it can also sound like 물어요 from 묻다 meaning ask, so name the animal.
- 2Does it bite?: adding useful context
가까이 가면 물어요?
gakkai gamyeon mureoyo?
Does it bite if I go close?
This sentence places 물어요? in a complete exchange.
- 3Does it bite?: a different conversation
이 동물은 사람을 물어요?
i dongmureun sarameul mureoyo?
Does this animal bite people?
This sentence places 물어요? in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 물어요?
Incorrect: 이 개이 물어요?
Correct: 이 개가 물어요?
When practicing does it bite, 개 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 개가, not 개이.
Incorrect: 이 동물는 사람을 물어요?
Correct: 이 동물은 사람을 물어요?
When practicing does it bite, 동물 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 동물은, not 동물는.
Good to know
물어요? is the polite form of 물다 meaning bite; it can also sound like 물어요 from 묻다 meaning ask, so name the animal.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 물어요?
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 개가 물어요?
i gaega mureoyo?
Does this dog bite?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
가까이 가면 물어요?
gakkai gamyeon mureoyo?
Does it bite if I go close?
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 "Does it bite?" in Korean
What does 물어요? mean?
Does it bite? in Korean is 물어요? (mureoyo?). 물어요? is the polite form of 물다 meaning bite; it can also sound like 물어요 from 묻다 meaning ask, so name the animal.
When should I say 이 개가 물어요??
물어요? is the polite form of 물다 meaning bite; it can also sound like 물어요 from 묻다 meaning ask, so name the animal.
How does 이 개가 물어요? differ from the basic expression?
이 개가 물어요? means “does this dog bite?”. 물어요? is the polite form of 물다 meaning bite; it can also sound like 물어요 from 묻다 meaning ask, so name the animal.
Can I use 물어요? in a full sentence?
이 개가 물어요? means “Does this dog bite?” 물어요? is the polite form of 물다 meaning bite; it can also sound like 물어요 from 묻다 meaning ask, so name the animal.
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