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How do you say "eel" in Korean?
장어
jangeo
In Korean, "eel" is 장어 (jangeo).
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Pronunciation
"jangeo" has a soft, rounded rhythm in Korean, so avoid hard English stress and let the syllables fall evenly.
Writing and usage
장어 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
장어 한 마리가 바위 사이로 미끄러져 들어갔다.
jangeo han mariga bawi sairo mikkeureojyeo deureogatda.
An eel slipped between the rocks.
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How to remember 장어
The first syllable of "jangeo" is the part to grab onto; hum it while thinking of a eel.
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Questions about 장어
How do you pronounce 장어?
"jangeo" has a soft, rounded rhythm in Korean, so avoid hard English stress and let the syllables fall evenly.
Is 장어 formal or casual?
장어 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 장어 written in Korean?
장어 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as jangeo.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Eel" in other languages
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