How do you say "peacock" in Korean?

In Korean, "peacock" is 공작새 (gongjaksae). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

공작새 (romanisation: gongjaksae) is written using Hangul (Korean script).

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Questions about 공작새

How do you pronounce 공작새?

공작새 is romanised as gongjaksae 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 공작새 written in Korean?

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

Is 공작새 formal or casual?

공작새 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.