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How do you say "mosquito" in Korean?
모기
mogi
In Korean, "mosquito" is 모기.
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Pronunciation
Say mo-gee, with the stress on the first syllable and a short, sharp ending.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 모기. This native Korean word is simple and direct, with no obvious compound structure.
Example sentence
모기가 많다.
There are many mosquitoes.
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How to remember 모기
Mogi sounds like it could be a name, which makes it easy to remember for this buzzing insect.
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Questions about 모기
How do you say "mosquito" in Korean?
In Korean, "mosquito" is 모기. It is a noun.
How is 모기 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 모기. This native Korean word is simple and direct, with no obvious compound structure.
How is 모기 used in a sentence?
Use 모기 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 모기가 많다. (There are many mosquitoes.).
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