How do you say "monkey" in Korean?

원숭이

wonsungi

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "monkey" is 원숭이 (wonsungi).

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Pronunciation

Wonsungi opens with a rounded won sound like the currency, then sung-i finishing light and quick.

Writing and usage

원숭이 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

원숭이가 가지에서 가지로 흔들렸다.

wonsungiga gajieseo gajiro heundeulryeotda.

A monkey swung from branch to branch.

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How to remember 원숭이

A monkey that wants your won (Korean money) and swings off with sung-i in its pocket.

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Questions about 원숭이

How do you pronounce 원숭이?

Wonsungi opens with a rounded won sound like the currency, then sung-i finishing light and quick.

Is 원숭이 formal or casual?

원숭이 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 원숭이 written in Korean?

원숭이 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as wonsungi.

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