개 — dog
Pronunciation hint: geh. Standard romanization: gae.
개 is the general word for a dog, of any age. A young dog is specifically 강아지 (puppy).
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
개를 키워요.
I have a dog.
Talking about your pet · geh-reul kee-woh-yoh
개가 커요.
The dog is big.
Describing an adult dog · geh-gah kuh-yoh
개와 산책해요.
I walk with my dog.
A daily routine · geh-wah sahn-cheh-keh-yoh
개를 만져도 돼요?
May I pet the dog?
Asking the owner first · gae-reul mahn-juh-doh dwae-yoh
개가 짖어요.
The dog is barking.
Describing a sound · geh-gah jee-juh-yoh
이 개는 다 자랐어요.
This dog is fully grown.
Distinguishing an adult dog from a puppy · ee geh-neun dah jah-rah-ssuh-yoh