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