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