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