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How do you say "octopus" in Korean?
문어
muneo
In Korean, "octopus" is 문어.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it moon-uh, with the stress on the first syllable and a soft 'n' sound at the end.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 문어. The word is a compound of old Korean words referring to a tentacled sea creature.
Example sentence
문어는 색을 바꿀 수 있다.
Octopuses can change color.
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How to remember 문어
Muneo sounds almost like a mythical creature name, which fits the octopus's alien appearance and intelligence.
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- orca 범고래 beomgorae
- sea otter 해달 haedal
- seagull 갈매기 galmaegi
- seashell 조개 jogae
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Questions about 문어
How do you say "octopus" in Korean?
In Korean, "octopus" is 문어. It is a noun.
How is 문어 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 문어. The word is a compound of old Korean words referring to a tentacled sea creature.
How is 문어 used in a sentence?
Use 문어 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 문어는 색을 바꿀 수 있다. (Octopuses can change color.).
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