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