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