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물고기

"fish"

Korean word for fish

🐾Animals

Animal vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

물고기[mulgo·gi]

English Translation

fish

Meaning & Usage

A general term for aquatic animals. It's a compound of '물' (water) + '고기' (meat). In Korean, living fish are called '물고기' while fish as food is called '생선'.

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