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How do you say "cat" in Korean?
고양이
goyangi
In Korean, "cat" is 고양이.
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Pronunciation
Say 'go-YANG-ee' with three syllables, 'go' soft, 'YANG' stressed, 'ee' short.
Writing and usage
Three Hangul blocks: 고양이. Native Korean, 'ㅂ' (ng) ends middle block.
Example sentence
고양이는 귀엽다.
Cats are cute.
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How to remember 고양이
Goyangi is the classic Korean word for cat, used in children's songs.
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Questions about 고양이
How do you say "cat" in Korean?
In Korean, "cat" is 고양이. It is a noun.
How is 고양이 written in Korean?
Three Hangul blocks: 고양이. Native Korean, 'ㅂ' (ng) ends middle block.
How is 고양이 used in a sentence?
Use 고양이 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 고양이는 귀엽다. (Cats are cute.).
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