Korean · Food & Drink
"Lamb" in Korean: 양고기
양고기yanggogi
Lamb in Korean is 양고기 (yanggogi). 양고기 can refer to sheep meat generally; it does not itself specify the animal’s age.
A food request
양고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.yanggogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 양고기
Say it
yanggogi
/jaŋkoki/
양고기 (yanggogi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 양고기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Lamb" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 양고기yanggogi | Lamb Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 양고기 구이yanggogi gui | grilled lamb A useful combination with 양고기. | A useful combination with 양고기. |
| 양고기를yanggogireul | Lamb (as an object) Use 를 when 양고기 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 양고기 is the object of an action. |
How to use 양고기 in real life
- 1A food request
양고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
yanggogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
Please cook the lamb thoroughly.
양고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2A dietary choice
오늘은 양고기를 안 먹어요.
oneureun yanggogireul an meogeoyo.
I am not eating lamb today.
양고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Storing food
양고기를 냉장고에 넣었어요.
yanggogireul naengjanggoe neoeosseoyo.
I put the lamb in the refrigerator.
양고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 양고기
Incorrect: 양고기을 잘 익혀 주세요.
Correct: 양고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
When practicing lamb, use the correct particle or copula after 양고기; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 양고기이에요.
Correct: 양고기예요.
When practicing lamb, when identifying something as 양고기, use 양고기예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
양고기 can refer to sheep meat generally; it does not itself specify the animal’s age. The combination 양고기 구이 (yanggogi gui) means grilled lamb.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 양고기
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
양고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
yanggogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
Please cook the lamb thoroughly.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘은 양고기를 안 먹어요.
oneureun yanggogireul an meogeoyo.
I am not eating lamb today.
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 "Lamb" in Korean
What does 양고기 mean in Korean?
Lamb in Korean is 양고기 (yanggogi). 양고기 can refer to sheep meat generally; it does not itself specify the animal’s age.
How do I use 양고기 구이?
양고기 구이 (yanggogi gui) means grilled lamb. 양고기 can refer to sheep meat generally; it does not itself specify the animal’s age.
Which object particle goes after 양고기?
Use 를: 양고기를. For example, 양고기를 잘 익혀 주세요. means “Please cook the lamb thoroughly.”
How is 양고기 pronounced?
양고기 (yanggogi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 양고기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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