How do you say "gorilla" in Korean?

In Korean, "gorilla" is 고릴라 (gorilla). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

고릴라 is written using Hangul (Korean script). Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Korean pronunciation rules.

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Questions about 고릴라

How do you pronounce 고릴라?

고릴라 is romanised as gorilla in Korean. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is 고릴라 written in Korean?

고릴라 is written using Hangul (Korean script). The romanisation is gorilla. Learning to read Hangul (Korean script) takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is 고릴라 formal or casual?

고릴라 is a common noun used in everyday Korean speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Korean language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.