How do you say "heron" in Korean?

왜가리

waegari

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "heron" is 왜가리 (waegari).

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Pronunciation

Read "waegari" the way it looks, clipping the final syllable short rather than drawing it out the way English often does.

Writing and usage

왜가리 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

왜가리는 물가에 가만히 서 있었다.

waegarineun mulgae gamanhi seo isseotda.

The heron stood still at the water's edge.

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How to remember 왜가리

Repeat "waegari" three times fast while picturing a heron, and the pairing should lock in quickly.

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Questions about 왜가리

How do you pronounce 왜가리?

Read "waegari" the way it looks, clipping the final syllable short rather than drawing it out the way English often does.

Is 왜가리 formal or casual?

왜가리 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 왜가리 written in Korean?

왜가리 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as waegari.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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