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