개들
gaedeul
The English phrase "dogs" is translated into Korean as 개들 (gaedeul).
개들 is used to refer to more than one domesticated canine. In many cases, the plural suffix is often omitted if the context already implies that there is more than one dog.
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of the root and the suffix 들, which is a plural suffix.
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix 들 is used to indicate plurality.
How do you pronounce it?
gaedeul
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, using the word 개 as a prefix can act as a slang intensifier, similar to how 'very' or 'extremely' is used, though it is quite vulgar.
- Korean has a specific term 똥개 which literally translates to 'poop dog' to describe a mixed-breed or mutt.
- The word 개 is used in many Korean idioms to describe something that is 'worthless' or 'low-quality', reflecting a historical cultural view of stray dogs.
Examples in context
- 저는 개 두 마리를 키우고 있어요.I have two dogs.
- 나 집에 개 있어.I have a dog at home.
- 오늘 공원에 멍멍이들이 많이 있었어.There were many dogs at the park today.
- 공원에서 개들을 봤어요.gong-won-eseo gae-deul-eul bwas-seo-yo.I saw dogs in the park.
- 그 개들은 정말 귀여워요.geu gae-deul-eun jeong-mal gwi-yeo-wo-yo.Those dogs are really cute.
- 개들을 많이 키우고 싶어요.gae-deul-eul man-i ki-u-go sip-eo-yo.I want to raise many dogs.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are walking in a park.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 저기 개들이 많아요!Hyeonu ssi, jeogi gaedeuri manayo!Hyunwoo, there are many dogs over there!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo와, 정말 다 귀여워요.wa, jeongmal da gwiyeowoyo.Wow, they are all really cute.
- 민지 Min-ji개들이 아주 행복해 보여요.gaedeuri aju haengbokhae boyeoyo.The dogs look very happy.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저도 강아지를 키우고 싶어요.jeodo gangajireul kiugo sipeoyo.I want to raise a puppy too.
