Korean

Meaning: dog
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

My dog is very smart.
사과 두 개 주세요.
Please give me two apples.
이 지역은 세 개의 군으로 나뉘어 있습니다.
This area is divided into three counties.
그는 대문에 "개 조심"이라는 패를 붙였다.
He put a 'Beware of Dog' sign on the gate.
개가 사람을 물었다
The dog bit a person.
저 개는 정말 커다랗다.
That dog is really huge.
새끼 개들이 어미의 젖을 빨고 있다.
The puppies are sucking their mother's milk.
밤새도록 개가 짖는 소리에 잠을 설쳤다.
I couldn't sleep well because of the sound of a dog barking all night.
구가의 명칭은 개를 신성하게 여긴 부족의 풍습에서 비롯되었다.
The name Guga originated from the customs of a tribe that held dogs sacred.
우리 집 개는 겉모습은 사납지만 실제로는 아주 온순하다.
Our dog looks fierce, but he's actually very gentle.

Usage Notes

The most common word for 'dog'.

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