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"bird"

Korean word for bird

🐾Animals

Animal vocabulary

Pronunciation Guide

[sae]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"

English Translation

bird

Meaning & Usage

A general term for feathered, winged animals. '새' is also a homonym meaning 'new' in Korean. In Korean culture, magpies are considered lucky while crows are seen as bad omens.

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