Pronunciation Guide
호랑이[ho·rangi]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"ng" is a soft nasal sound like in "sing"
English Translation
tiger
Meaning & Usage
Korea's national symbol and the 3rd zodiac animal (寅). The proverb '호랑이도 제 말하면 온다' (speak of the tiger and it appears) is like 'speak of the devil.' The tiger was the mascot of the 1988 Seoul Olympics ('Hodori') and 2018 PyeongChang Olympics ('Soohorang'). In the Dangun creation myth, both a tiger and a bear appear.
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 tigers.
Intermediate
The tiger is cute.
Advanced
tigers are popular animals in Korea.
Master
Understanding the ecology and habits of tigers deepens our understanding of nature.
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