How do you say "shark" in Korean?

상어

sangeo

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "shark" is 상어 (sangeo).

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Pronunciation

Sangeo splits into sang-EO, the first part rhyming with 'song' without the final g fully released, then a soft open second syllable.

Writing and usage

상어 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

상어 한 마리가 배 아래를 천천히 빙글빙글 돌았다.

sangeo han mariga bae araereul cheoncheonhi binggeulbinggeul doratda.

A shark circled slowly beneath the boat.

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How to remember 상어

A shark singing a sad song (sang) right before it dives, eo.

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Questions about 상어

How do you pronounce 상어?

Sangeo splits into sang-EO, the first part rhyming with 'song' without the final g fully released, then a soft open second syllable.

Is 상어 formal or casual?

상어 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 상어 written in Korean?

상어 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as sangeo.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Shark" in other languages

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