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