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How do you say "salamander" in Korean?
도롱뇽
dorongnyong
In Korean, "salamander" is 도롱뇽 (dorongnyong).
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Pronunciation
"dorongnyong" is close to its English spelling, so read it plainly, keeping the vowels pure and the pace even.
Writing and usage
도롱뇽 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
도롱뇽은 축축한 통나무 밑에 숨었다.
dorongnyongeun chukchukhan tongnamu mite sumeotda.
The salamander hid under a damp log.
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How to remember 도롱뇽
Whisper "dorongnyong" while imagining the exact moment described in "The salamander hid under a damp log." freezing like a photo.
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Questions about 도롱뇽
How do you pronounce 도롱뇽?
"dorongnyong" is close to its English spelling, so read it plainly, keeping the vowels pure and the pace even.
Is 도롱뇽 formal or casual?
도롱뇽 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 도롱뇽 written in Korean?
도롱뇽 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as dorongnyong.
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