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