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