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