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