When to use giraffe in Korean

When to use it

기린 means “giraffe,” the tall animal with a very long neck. You use this word when talking about animals at the zoo, in books, or in pictures. It is a common beginner word for animal names.

Example sentences

1. 동물원에 기린이 있어요.

   There is a giraffe at the zoo.

2. 그림책에서 기린을 많이 봤어요.

   I saw many giraffes in picture books.

3. 기린은 목이 길어요.

   A giraffe has a long neck.

4. 선생님이 기린 그림을 보여 줬어요.

   The teacher showed us a picture of a giraffe.