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