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"Dolphin" in Korean: 돌고래
돌고래dolgorae
Dolphin in Korean is 돌고래 (dolgorae). 돌고래 is the Korean noun for dolphin; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Spotting an animal
돌고래가 저기에 있어요.dolgoraega jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 돌고래
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dolgorae
/tolkoɾɛ/
돌고래 (dolgorae) has 3 Hangul syllables. 돌고래 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Dolphin" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 돌고래dolgorae | Dolphin Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 돌고래 사진dolgorae sajin | dolphin photograph A useful combination with 돌고래. | A useful combination with 돌고래. |
| 돌고래를dolgoraereul | Dolphin (as an object) Use 를 when 돌고래 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 돌고래 is the object of an action. |
How to use 돌고래 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
돌고래가 저기에 있어요.
dolgoraega jeogie isseoyo.
There is a dolphin over there.
돌고래가 marks 돌고래 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
돌고래를 처음 봤어요.
dolgoraereul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a dolphin for the first time.
돌고래를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
돌고래를 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
dolgoraereul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the dolphin close up?
돌고래를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 돌고래
Incorrect: 돌고래이 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 돌고래가 저기에 있어요.
When practicing dolphin, use the correct particle or copula after 돌고래; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 돌고래이에요.
Correct: 돌고래예요.
When practicing dolphin, when identifying something as 돌고래, use 돌고래예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
돌고래 is the Korean noun for dolphin; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개. The combination 돌고래 사진 (dolgorae sajin) means dolphin photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 돌고래
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
돌고래가 저기에 있어요.
dolgoraega jeogie isseoyo.
There is a dolphin over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
돌고래를 처음 봤어요.
dolgoraereul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a dolphin 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 "Dolphin" in Korean
What does 돌고래 mean in Korean?
Dolphin in Korean is 돌고래 (dolgorae). 돌고래 is the Korean noun for dolphin; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
How do I use 돌고래 사진?
돌고래 사진 (dolgorae sajin) means dolphin photograph. 돌고래 is the Korean noun for dolphin; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Which object particle goes after 돌고래?
The object form is 돌고래를 because 돌고래 ends in a vowel.
How is 돌고래 pronounced?
돌고래 (dolgorae) has 3 Hangul syllables. 돌고래 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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