고양이

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Meaning and Usage

The word '고양이' means 'cat' in Korean and is used to refer to the animal commonly kept as a pet. It is a noun and appears frequently in everyday conversation.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '고양이' when talking about pets, animals seen outside, or in stories and media involving cats. It can be used in both formal and informal settings without change.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 고양이 집 (cat house): refers to a place where cats live or a cat shelter.
  • 고양이 밥 (cat food): food specifically for cats.
  • 고양이와 놀다 (play with a cat): a common phrase when talking about spending time with a cat.

Tips

Learners sometimes confuse '고양이' with '강아지' (puppy/dog). Remember, '고양이' is for cats, and '강아지' is for dogs. Also, '고양이' is always a noun and does not change form for politeness or tense.

Example Sentences

우리 집에는 귀여운 고양이가 있어요.

Uri jipeneun gwiyeoun goyangiga isseoyo.

There is a cute cat in our house.

고양이가 창문 밖을 보고 있어요.

Goyangiga changmun bakk-eul bogo isseoyo.

The cat is looking outside the window.

고양이와 강아지는 친구예요.

Goyangiwa gang-ajineun chinguyeyo.

Cats and dogs are friends.