Korean · Food & Drink
"Meat" in Korean: 고기
고기gogi
Meat in Korean is 고기 (gogi). 고기 refers to meat; 소고기 and 돼지고기 specify the animal.
A food request
고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.gogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 고기
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gogi
/koki/
고기 (gogi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 고기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Meat" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 고기gogi | Meat Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 고기 요리gogi yori | meat dish A useful combination with 고기. | A useful combination with 고기. |
| 고기를gogireul | Meat (as an object) Use 를 when 고기 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 고기 is the object of an action. |
How to use 고기 in real life
- 1A food request
고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
gogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
Please cook the meat thoroughly.
고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2A dietary choice
오늘은 고기를 안 먹어요.
oneureun gogireul an meogeoyo.
I am not eating meat today.
고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Storing food
고기를 냉장고에 넣었어요.
gogireul naengjanggoe neoeosseoyo.
I put the meat in the refrigerator.
고기를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 고기
Incorrect: 고기을 잘 익혀 주세요.
Correct: 고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
When practicing meat, use the correct particle or copula after 고기; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 고기이에요.
Correct: 고기예요.
When practicing meat, when identifying something as 고기, use 고기예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
고기 refers to meat; 소고기 and 돼지고기 specify the animal. The combination 고기 요리 (gogi yori) means meat dish.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 고기
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
고기를 잘 익혀 주세요.
gogireul jal ikyeo juseyo.
Please cook the meat thoroughly.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오늘은 고기를 안 먹어요.
oneureun gogireul an meogeoyo.
I am not eating meat 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 "Meat" in Korean
What does 고기 mean in Korean?
Meat in Korean is 고기 (gogi). 고기 refers to meat; 소고기 and 돼지고기 specify the animal.
How do I use 고기 요리?
고기 요리 (gogi yori) means meat dish. 고기 refers to meat; 소고기 and 돼지고기 specify the animal.
Which object particle goes after 고기?
Use 를: 고기를. For example, 고기를 잘 익혀 주세요. means “Please cook the meat thoroughly.”
How is 고기 pronounced?
고기 (gogi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 고기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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