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How do you say "raccoon" in Korean?
너구리
neoguri
In Korean, "raccoon" is 너구리.
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Pronunciation
Say 'neo-goo-ree' with three syllables, soft 'n' start and 'ee' ending.
Writing and usage
Three Hangul blocks: 너구리. Native Korean, 'ㄴ' starts, 'ㅂ' (final) in middle, 'ㄹ' ends.
Example sentence
너구리는 밤에 활동해요.
Raccoons are active at night.
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How to remember 너구리
Neoguri is the Korean name for this masked animal, used in traditional tales.
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Questions about 너구리
How do you say "raccoon" in Korean?
In Korean, "raccoon" is 너구리. It is a noun.
How is 너구리 written in Korean?
Three Hangul blocks: 너구리. Native Korean, 'ㄴ' starts, 'ㅂ' (final) in middle, 'ㄹ' ends.
How is 너구리 used in a sentence?
Use 너구리 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 너구리는 밤에 활동해요. (Raccoons are active at night.).
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