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