Feeding the Fish — Day 96

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Feeding the Fish

TOPIK 1 · Beginner · Pets

저는 어항에 물고기를 키워요.
I keep fish in a fish tank.

물고기가 세 마리 있어요.
There are three fish.

아침마다 먹이를 줘요.
I feed them every morning.

물고기가 빠르게 헤엄쳐요.
The fish swim fast.

저는 어항을 깨끗하게 청소했어요.
I cleaned the tank clean.

물고기를 보면 마음이 편해요.
When I look at the fish, I feel calm.

Key words

  • 어항 — fish tank
  • 물고기 — fish (live)
  • 마리 — animal counter
  • 먹이 — feed / animal food
  • 헤엄치다 — to swim

Grammar

~마리

counter for animals

개 두 마리예요.

There are two dogs.

~(으)면

if / when

비가 오면 자요.

When it rains, I sleep.

Use ~마리 to count animals (one fish, two dogs, etc.).