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