How do you say "orangutan" in Korean?

In Korean, "orangutan" is 오랑우탄 (orangutan). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

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

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Questions about 오랑우탄

How do you pronounce 오랑우탄?

오랑우탄 is romanised as orangutan 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 오랑우탄 written in Korean?

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

Is 오랑우탄 formal or casual?

오랑우탄 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.