마리

mari

Used for

animals, fish, insects

Covers every animal from a puppy to a mosquito — and fish, even on your plate (until it's cut up).

Number system

Native Korean numbers — 하나, 둘, 셋 (한, 두, 세 before a counter) →

Examples

• 고양이 두 마리goyangi du maritwo cats
• 치킨 한 마리 주세요.chikin han mari juseyo.One whole chicken, please.
• 모기 세 마리를 잡았어.mogi se marireul jabasseo.I caught three mosquitoes.

Common mistake

Counting pets with 명 because they feel like family. It's always 마리.