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How do you say "rhino" in Korean?

코뿔소

koppulso

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "rhino" is 코뿔소.

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Pronunciation

Say 'ko-PPPUL-so' with three syllables, the middle has a pronounced 'pp' cluster.

Writing and usage

Three Hangul blocks: 코뿔소. Native Korean, 'ㄲ' (doubled p) creates the middle sound.

Example sentence

코뿔소의 뿔은 위험하다.

A rhino's horn is dangerous.

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How to remember 코뿔소

Koppulso uses a doubled consonant for the strong animal, 'ko' means nose.

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Questions about 코뿔소

How do you say "rhino" in Korean?

In Korean, "rhino" is 코뿔소. It is a noun.

How is 코뿔소 written in Korean?

Three Hangul blocks: 코뿔소. Native Korean, 'ㄲ' (doubled p) creates the middle sound.

How is 코뿔소 used in a sentence?

Use 코뿔소 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 코뿔소의 뿔은 위험하다. (A rhino's horn is dangerous.).

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