How do you say "puppy" in Korean?

강아지

gangaji

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "puppy" is 강아지 (gangaji).

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Pronunciation

Gangaji rolls out as gang-A-ji, with a hard g start unlike the English word 'gang', and a light closing ji.

Writing and usage

강아지 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

장난기 많은 강아지는 꼬리를 쫓았다.

jangnangi maneun gangajineun kkorireul jjochatda.

The playful puppy chased its tail.

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How to remember 강아지

A puppy running with its own little gang (gang) of littermates, aji.

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Questions about 강아지

How do you pronounce 강아지?

Gangaji rolls out as gang-A-ji, with a hard g start unlike the English word 'gang', and a light closing ji.

Is 강아지 formal or casual?

강아지 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 강아지 written in Korean?

강아지 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as gangaji.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Puppy" in other languages

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