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