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"Horse" in Korean: 말
말mal
Horse in Korean is 말 (mal). 말 is the Korean noun for horse; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Spotting an animal
말이 저기에 있어요.mari jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 말
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mal
/mal/
말 (mal) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 말 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Horse" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 말mal | Horse Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 말 사진mal sajin | horse photograph A useful combination with 말. | A useful combination with 말. |
| 말을mareul | Horse (as an object) Use 을 when 말 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 말 is the object of an action. |
How to use 말 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
말이 저기에 있어요.
mari jeogie isseoyo.
There is a horse over there.
말이 marks 말 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
말을 처음 봤어요.
mareul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a horse for the first time.
말을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
말을 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
mareul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the horse close up?
말을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 말
Incorrect: 말가 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 말이 저기에 있어요.
When practicing horse, use the correct particle or copula after 말; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 말예요.
Correct: 말이에요.
When practicing horse, when identifying something as 말, use 말이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
말 is the Korean noun for horse; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개. The combination 말 사진 (mal sajin) means horse photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 말
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
말이 저기에 있어요.
mari jeogie isseoyo.
There is a horse over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
말을 처음 봤어요.
mareul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a horse 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 "Horse" in Korean
What does 말 mean in Korean?
Horse in Korean is 말 (mal). 말 is the Korean noun for horse; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
How do I use 말 사진?
말 사진 (mal sajin) means horse photograph. 말 is the Korean noun for horse; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Which object particle goes after 말?
The object form is 말을 because 말 ends in a consonant.
How is 말 pronounced?
말 (mal) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 말 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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