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"Giraffe" in Korean: 기린
기린girin
Giraffe in Korean is 기린 (girin). 기린 is the Korean noun for giraffe; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Spotting an animal
기린이 저기에 있어요.girini jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 기린
Say it
girin
/kiɾin/
기린 (girin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 기린 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Giraffe" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 기린girin | Giraffe Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 기린 사진girin sajin | giraffe photograph A useful combination with 기린. | A useful combination with 기린. |
| 기린을girineul | Giraffe (as an object) Use 을 when 기린 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 기린 is the object of an action. |
How to use 기린 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
기린이 저기에 있어요.
girini jeogie isseoyo.
There is a giraffe over there.
기린이 marks 기린 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
기린을 처음 봤어요.
girineul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a giraffe for the first time.
기린을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
기린을 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
girineul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the giraffe close up?
기린을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 기린
Incorrect: 기린가 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 기린이 저기에 있어요.
When practicing giraffe, use the correct particle or copula after 기린; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 기린예요.
Correct: 기린이에요.
When practicing giraffe, when identifying something as 기린, use 기린이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
기린 is the Korean noun for giraffe; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개. The combination 기린 사진 (girin sajin) means giraffe photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 기린
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
기린이 저기에 있어요.
girini jeogie isseoyo.
There is a giraffe over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
기린을 처음 봤어요.
girineul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a giraffe 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 "Giraffe" in Korean
What does 기린 mean in Korean?
Giraffe in Korean is 기린 (girin). 기린 is the Korean noun for giraffe; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
How do I use 기린 사진?
기린 사진 (girin sajin) means giraffe photograph. 기린 is the Korean noun for giraffe; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Which object particle goes after 기린?
The object form is 기린을 because 기린 ends in a consonant.
How is 기린 pronounced?
기린 (girin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 기린 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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