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