How do you say "prawn" in Korean?

In Korean, "prawn" is 왕새우 (wangsaeu). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

왕새우 (romanisation: wangsaeu) is written using Hangul (Korean script).

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Questions about 왕새우

How do you pronounce 왕새우?

왕새우 is romanised as wangsaeu 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 왕새우 written in Korean?

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

Is 왕새우 formal or casual?

왕새우 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.