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How do you say "dog" in Korean?
개
gae
In Korean, "dog" is 개.
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Pronunciation
Say 'gae' with one syllable, 'gae' rhyming with 'bay.'
Writing and usage
One Hangul block: 개. Simple native word, 'ㄱ' starts, 'ㅐ' vowel, 'ㅇ' (no final sound).
Example sentence
개는 충성스럽다.
Dogs are loyal.
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How to remember 개
Gae is a very short word for a very common pet.
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Questions about 개
How do you say "dog" in Korean?
In Korean, "dog" is 개. It is a noun.
How is 개 written in Korean?
One Hangul block: 개. Simple native word, 'ㄱ' starts, 'ㅐ' vowel, 'ㅇ' (no final sound).
How is 개 used in a sentence?
Use 개 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 개는 충성스럽다. (Dogs are loyal.).
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