고양이 — cat

cat (고양이)

Pronunciation hint: goh · yahng · ee. Standard romanization: goyangi.

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Six everyday examples

  1. 고양이가 귀여워요.

    The cat is cute.

    Reacting to a cute cat · goh-yahng-ee-gah gwee-yuh-woh-yoh

  2. 고양이를 좋아해요.

    I like cats.

    Talking about what you like · goh-yahng-ee-reul joh-ah-hae-yoh

  3. 고양이를 키워요?

    Do you have a cat?

    Talking about pets · goh-yahng-ee-reul kee-woh-yoh

  4. 이 고양이 이름이 뭐예요?

    What is this cat’s name?

    Asking a pet’s name · ee goh-yahng-ee ee-reu-mee mwoh-yeh-yoh

  5. 고양이를 만져도 돼요?

    May I pet the cat?

    Asking permission · goh-yahng-ee-reul mahn-juh-doh dwae-yoh

  6. 고양이 사진을 찍어도 돼요?

    May I take a photo of the cat?

    Taking a photo · goh-yahng-ee sah-jee-neul jjee-guh-doh dwae-yoh

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