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