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