고양이 (go-yang-i)
Grammar & Usage
noun
neutral
How it works
고양이 is a simple noun referring to the animal 'cat'. It can be used as a subject, object, or part of a compound noun.
Sample sentences
우리 집에는 귀여운 고양이 한 마리가 있어요.
There is a cute cat in our house.
고양이는 잠자는 것을 좋아해요.
Cats like to sleep.
이 고양이는 제 친구가 키우는 고양이에요.
This cat is one that my friend raises.
Quick facts
pronunciation_note:The 'ㅗ' in '고' is pronounced like the 'o' in 'go', and '양' is pronounced like 'yang' in English, with '이' like the 'ee' in 'see'.
Mnemonic
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Example
우리 집에는 귀여운 고양이 한 마리가 있어요.
There is a cute cat in our house.
고양이는 잠자는 것을 좋아해요.
Cats like to sleep.
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