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"snake"

Korean word for snake

🐾Animals

Animal vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

[baem]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"

English Translation

snake

Meaning & Usage

The 6th zodiac animal (巳). In Korea, snakes are feared but also traditionally regarded as guardian spirits of the home. The idiom '구렁이 담 넘어가듯' (like a snake going over a wall) means to slyly slip past something.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Animal vocabulary
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
I like snakes.
Intermediate
The snake is cute.
Advanced
snakes are popular animals in Korea.
Master
Understanding the ecology and habits of snakes deepens our understanding of nature.
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