고양이 — cat
Pronunciation hint: goh · yahng · ee. Standard romanization: goyangi.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
고양이가 귀여워요.
The cat is cute.
Reacting to a cute cat · goh-yahng-ee-gah gwee-yuh-woh-yoh
고양이를 좋아해요.
I like cats.
Talking about what you like · goh-yahng-ee-reul joh-ah-hae-yoh
고양이를 키워요?
Do you have a cat?
Talking about pets · goh-yahng-ee-reul kee-woh-yoh
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
고양이를 만져도 돼요?
May I pet the cat?
Asking permission · goh-yahng-ee-reul mahn-juh-doh dwae-yoh
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