사자 — lion
Pronunciation hint: sah · jah. Standard romanization: saja.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
사자를 봤어요.
I saw the lion.
Describing what you saw · sah-jah-reul bwah-ssuh-yoh
사자 사진을 찍었어요.
I took a picture of the lion.
Taking a photograph · sah-jah sah-jee-neul jjee-guh-ssuh-yoh
사자를 보고 싶어요.
I want to see the lion.
Talking about what you want to see · sah-jah-reul boh-goh shee-puh-yoh
사자가 보여요.
I can see the lion.
Pointing something out · sah-jah-gah boh-yuh-yoh
사자가 쉬고 있어요.
The lion is resting.
Watching an animal · sah-jah-gah swee-goh ee-ssuh-yoh
사자 갈기가 멋있어요.
The lion has an impressive mane.
Describing an animal · sah-jah gahl-gee-gah muh-shee-ssuh-yoh