강아지 (gang-a-ji)
Grammar & Usage
noun
neutral
How it works
This noun refers specifically to a young dog or can be used as a diminutive/affectionate term for a dog. It is a common and widely understood word.
Sample sentences
우리 집에는 귀여운 강아지가 한 마리 있어요.
There is a cute puppy at our house.
강아지가 꼬리를 흔들며 저를 반겼어요.
The puppy wagged its tail and greeted me.
새 강아지 이름은 뭘로 지을까요?
What should we name the new puppy?
Quick facts
etymology:Derived from '개' (gae - dog) + '아지' (aji - suffix for young animals/diminutive).
usage_note:While literally 'puppy', it's often used affectionately for adult dogs too, similar to 'doggy' in English.
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Example
우리 집에는 귀여운 강아지가 한 마리 있어요.
There is a cute puppy at our house.
강아지가 꼬리를 흔들며 저를 반겼어요.
The puppy wagged its tail and greeted me.
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