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