Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Eagle" in Korean: 독수리
독수리doksuri
Eagle in Korean is 독수리 (doksuri). 독수리 is often used for a large raptor and can name a vulture; eagle species may use 수리.
Spotting an animal
독수리가 저기에 있어요.doksuriga jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 독수리
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doksuri
/tok̚s͈uɾi/
독수리 (doksuri) has 3 Hangul syllables. 독수리 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Eagle" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 독수리doksuri | Eagle Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 독수리 사진doksuri sajin | eagle photograph A useful combination with 독수리. | A useful combination with 독수리. |
| 독수리를doksurireul | Eagle (as an object) Use 를 when 독수리 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 독수리 is the object of an action. |
How to use 독수리 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
독수리가 저기에 있어요.
doksuriga jeogie isseoyo.
There is an eagle over there.
독수리가 marks 독수리 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
독수리를 처음 봤어요.
doksurireul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw an eagle for the first time.
독수리를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
독수리를 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
doksurireul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the eagle close up?
독수리를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 독수리
Incorrect: 독수리이 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 독수리가 저기에 있어요.
When practicing eagle, use the correct particle or copula after 독수리; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 독수리이에요.
Correct: 독수리예요.
When practicing eagle, when identifying something as 독수리, use 독수리예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
독수리 is often used for a large raptor and can name a vulture; eagle species may use 수리. The combination 독수리 사진 (doksuri sajin) means eagle photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 독수리
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
독수리가 저기에 있어요.
doksuriga jeogie isseoyo.
There is an eagle over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
독수리를 처음 봤어요.
doksurireul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw an eagle 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 "Eagle" in Korean
What does 독수리 mean in Korean?
Eagle in Korean is 독수리 (doksuri). 독수리 is often used for a large raptor and can name a vulture; eagle species may use 수리.
How do I use 독수리 사진?
독수리 사진 (doksuri sajin) means eagle photograph. 독수리 is often used for a large raptor and can name a vulture; eagle species may use 수리.
Which object particle goes after 독수리?
The object form is 독수리를 because 독수리 ends in a vowel.
How is 독수리 pronounced?
독수리 (doksuri) has 3 Hangul syllables. 독수리 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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