Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sheep" in Korean: 양
양yang
Sheep in Korean is 양 (yang). 양 names a sheep; 염소 is a goat and is not interchangeable.
Spotting an animal
양이 저기에 있어요.yangi jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 양
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yang
/jaŋ/
양 (yang) has 1 Hangul syllable. 양 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Sheep" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 양yang | Sheep Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 양 사진yang sajin | sheep photograph A useful combination with 양. | A useful combination with 양. |
| 양을yangeul | Sheep (as an object) Use 을 when 양 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 양 is the object of an action. |
How to use 양 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
양이 저기에 있어요.
yangi jeogie isseoyo.
There is a sheep over there.
양이 marks 양 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
양을 처음 봤어요.
yangeul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a sheep for the first time.
양을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
양을 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
yangeul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the sheep close up?
양을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 양
Incorrect: 양가 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 양이 저기에 있어요.
When practicing sheep, use the correct particle or copula after 양; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 양예요.
Correct: 양이에요.
When practicing sheep, when identifying something as 양, use 양이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
양 names a sheep; 염소 is a goat and is not interchangeable. The combination 양 사진 (yang sajin) means sheep photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 양
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
양이 저기에 있어요.
yangi jeogie isseoyo.
There is a sheep over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
양을 처음 봤어요.
yangeul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a sheep 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 "Sheep" in Korean
What does 양 mean in Korean?
Sheep in Korean is 양 (yang). 양 names a sheep; 염소 is a goat and is not interchangeable.
How do I use 양 사진?
양 사진 (yang sajin) means sheep photograph. 양 names a sheep; 염소 is a goat and is not interchangeable.
Which object particle goes after 양?
The object form is 양을 because 양 ends in a consonant.
How is 양 pronounced?
양 (yang) has 1 Hangul syllable. 양 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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