Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Mouse" in Korean: 쥐
쥐jwi
Mouse in Korean is 쥐 (jwi). 쥐 can refer to a mouse or rat; 생쥐 specifies a mouse more narrowly.
Spotting an animal
쥐가 저기에 있어요.jwiga jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 쥐
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jwi
/tɕwi/
쥐 (jwi) has 1 Hangul syllable. 쥐 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Mouse" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 쥐jwi | Mouse Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 쥐 사진jwi sajin | mouse photograph A useful combination with 쥐. | A useful combination with 쥐. |
| 쥐를jwireul | Mouse (as an object) Use 를 when 쥐 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 쥐 is the object of an action. |
How to use 쥐 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
쥐가 저기에 있어요.
jwiga jeogie isseoyo.
There is a mouse over there.
쥐가 marks 쥐 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
쥐를 처음 봤어요.
jwireul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a mouse for the first time.
쥐를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
쥐를 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
jwireul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the mouse close up?
쥐를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 쥐
Incorrect: 쥐이 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 쥐가 저기에 있어요.
When practicing mouse, use the correct particle or copula after 쥐; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 쥐이에요.
Correct: 쥐예요.
When practicing mouse, when identifying something as 쥐, use 쥐예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
쥐 can refer to a mouse or rat; 생쥐 specifies a mouse more narrowly. The combination 쥐 사진 (jwi sajin) means mouse photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 쥐
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
쥐가 저기에 있어요.
jwiga jeogie isseoyo.
There is a mouse over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
쥐를 처음 봤어요.
jwireul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a mouse 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 "Mouse" in Korean
What does 쥐 mean in Korean?
Mouse in Korean is 쥐 (jwi). 쥐 can refer to a mouse or rat; 생쥐 specifies a mouse more narrowly.
How do I use 쥐 사진?
쥐 사진 (jwi sajin) means mouse photograph. 쥐 can refer to a mouse or rat; 생쥐 specifies a mouse more narrowly.
Which object particle goes after 쥐?
The object form is 쥐를 because 쥐 ends in a vowel.
How is 쥐 pronounced?
쥐 (jwi) has 1 Hangul syllable. 쥐 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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