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