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How do you say "penguin" in Korean?
펭귄
penggwin
In Korean, "penguin" is 펭귄.
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Pronunciation
Say 'PENG-gwin' with a soft 'p' and clear 'gwin' middle, two syllables.
Writing and usage
Three Hangul blocks: 펭귀. Loanword using 'ㅂ' for the initial 'p', then 'ㅖ' (ui) vowel.
Example sentence
펭귀는 추워요.
Penguins are cold.
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How to remember 펭귄
Penggwin is penguin with a Korean vowel swap, keeping the original sound close.
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Questions about 펭귄
How do you say "penguin" in Korean?
In Korean, "penguin" is 펭귄. It is a noun.
How is 펭귄 written in Korean?
Three Hangul blocks: 펭귀. Loanword using 'ㅂ' for the initial 'p', then 'ㅖ' (ui) vowel.
How is 펭귄 used in a sentence?
Use 펭귄 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 펭귀는 추워요. (Penguins are cold.).
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