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