35. Korean Animal Vocabulary
Welcome to our Korean animal vocabulary lesson. This is an important topic for any Korean learner, as animals are an essential part of everyday life and are also often used in idioms and metaphors. Let's learn together!
Domestic Animals
Domestic animals are a great place to start, as they are animals we are most familiar with. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Dog - 개 (gae)
- Cat - 고양이 (goyangi)
- Fish - 물고기 (mulgogi)
- Bird - 새 (sae)
- Hamster - 햄스터 (haemseuteo)
- Rabbit - 토끼 (tokki)
- Horse - 말 (evil)
Wild Animals
Now, let's move on to some wild animals. These are animals you might find in a zoo or in a nature documentary.
- Leo - 사자 (saja)
- Tiger - 호랑이 (horangi)
- Elephant - 코끼리 (kokkiri)
- Bear - 곰 (gom)
- Monkey - 원숭이 (wonsungi)
- Deer - 사슴 (saseum)
- Wolf - 늑대 (neukdae)
Marine Animals
The marine world is full of amazing creatures. Here are some words to describe some of the more common marine animals:
- Shark - 상어 (sangeo)
- Whale - 고래 (gorae)
- Octopus - 문어 (muneo)
- Crab - 게 (ge)
- Dolphin - 돌고래 (dolgorae)
Insects
Insects may not be everyone's favorite, but they are still an important part of our world. Here are some words to describe some of the more common insects:
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- Ant - 개미 (gaemi)
- Butterfly - 나비 (nabi)
- Mosquito - 모기 (mogi)
- Spider - 거미 (geomi)
- Ladybug - 무당벌레 (mudangbeolle)
We hope this lesson helped expand your Korean vocabulary and give you a better understanding of animals. Remember, practice makes perfect, so continue to review these words and use new vocabulary whenever possible. The next time you visit a zoo, try naming the animals in Korean. You might be surprised how much you remember!
In the next lesson, we'll explore more useful vocabulary. Until then, keep studying and good luck with your Korean learning!
