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개미

"ant"

Korean word for ant

🐾Animals

Animal vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

개미[gaemi]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"

English Translation

ant

Meaning & Usage

An insect symbolizing diligence. 'Working like an ant' means working very hard. In Korean stock markets, individual investors are called 'ants' (개미).

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