Pronunciation Guide
원숭이[wonsungi]
Pronunciation Tips:
- •"ng" is a soft nasal sound like in "sing"
English Translation
monkey
Meaning & Usage
The 9th zodiac animal (申). While there are no wild monkeys in Korea, they appear frequently in folktales. The proverb '원숭이도 나무에서 떨어진다' (even monkeys fall from trees) means that even experts can make mistakes.
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 monkeys.
Intermediate
The monkey is cute.
Advanced
monkeys are popular animals in Korea.
Master
Understanding the ecology and habits of monkeys deepens our understanding of nature.
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