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돼지

"pig"

Korean word for pig

🐾Animals

Animal vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

돼지[dwaeji]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"

English Translation

pig

Meaning & Usage

The 12th and final animal in the Korean zodiac (亥). In Korean culture, pigs symbolize wealth and good fortune. Dreaming of a pig is considered lucky — some people even buy lottery tickets after such a dream.

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 pigs.
Intermediate
The pig is cute.
Advanced
pigs are popular animals in Korea.
Master
Understanding the ecology and habits of pigs deepens our understanding of nature.
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