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How do you say "calf" in Korean?
송아지
songaji
In Korean, "calf" is 송아지 (songaji).
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Pronunciation
Sound out "songaji" slowly at first, syllable by syllable, then speed it up into one smooth, connected word.
Writing and usage
송아지 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
작은 송아지는 어미 곁에 머물렀다.
jageun songajineun eomi gyeote meomulreotda.
The little calf stayed close to its mother.
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How to remember 송아지
Notice the shape of "songaji" on the page and let that odd little sound-image act as your handle on the word.
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Questions about 송아지
How do you pronounce 송아지?
Sound out "songaji" slowly at first, syllable by syllable, then speed it up into one smooth, connected word.
Is 송아지 formal or casual?
송아지 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 송아지 written in Korean?
송아지 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as songaji.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Calf" in other languages
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