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How do you say "dolphin" in Korean?
돌고래
dolgorae
In Korean, "dolphin" is 돌고래.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it dol-go-ray, with the middle syllable stressed and a slightly rolled 'r' at the end.
Writing and usage
Five syllable blocks make up this word. The dol part refers to stone or rock, while gorae means whale or large sea creature.
Example sentence
돌고래는 매우 똑똑하다.
Dolphins are very intelligent.
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How to remember 돌고래
Dolphins are smaller whales, and the word gorae (whale) is built right into it. Dol hints at something solid and strong.
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Questions about 돌고래
How do you say "dolphin" in Korean?
In Korean, "dolphin" is 돌고래. It is a noun.
How is 돌고래 written in Korean?
Five syllable blocks make up this word. The dol part refers to stone or rock, while gorae means whale or large sea creature.
How is 돌고래 used in a sentence?
Use 돌고래 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 돌고래는 매우 똑똑하다. (Dolphins are very intelligent.).
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