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"Penguin" in Korean: 펭귄
펭귄penggwin
Penguin in Korean is 펭귄 (penggwin). 펭귄 is the Korean noun for penguin; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Spotting an animal
펭귄이 저기에 있어요.penggwini jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 펭귄
Say it
penggwin
/pʰeŋkwin/
펭귄 (penggwin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 펭귄 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Penguin" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 펭귄penggwin | Penguin Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 펭귄 사진penggwin sajin | penguin photograph A useful combination with 펭귄. | A useful combination with 펭귄. |
| 펭귄을penggwineul | Penguin (as an object) Use 을 when 펭귄 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 펭귄 is the object of an action. |
How to use 펭귄 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
펭귄이 저기에 있어요.
penggwini jeogie isseoyo.
There is a penguin over there.
펭귄이 marks 펭귄 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
펭귄을 처음 봤어요.
penggwineul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a penguin for the first time.
펭귄을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
펭귄을 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
penggwineul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the penguin close up?
펭귄을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 펭귄
Incorrect: 펭귄가 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 펭귄이 저기에 있어요.
When practicing penguin, use the correct particle or copula after 펭귄; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 펭귄예요.
Correct: 펭귄이에요.
When practicing penguin, when identifying something as 펭귄, use 펭귄이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
펭귄 is the Korean noun for penguin; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개. The combination 펭귄 사진 (penggwin sajin) means penguin photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 펭귄
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
펭귄이 저기에 있어요.
penggwini jeogie isseoyo.
There is a penguin over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
펭귄을 처음 봤어요.
penggwineul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a penguin 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 "Penguin" in Korean
What does 펭귄 mean in Korean?
Penguin in Korean is 펭귄 (penggwin). 펭귄 is the Korean noun for penguin; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
How do I use 펭귄 사진?
펭귄 사진 (penggwin sajin) means penguin photograph. 펭귄 is the Korean noun for penguin; use 마리 when counting animals rather than the general object counter 개.
Which object particle goes after 펭귄?
The object form is 펭귄을 because 펭귄 ends in a consonant.
How is 펭귄 pronounced?
펭귄 (penggwin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 펭귄 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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