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How do you say "squirrel" in Korean?
다람쥐
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In Korean, "squirrel" is 다람쥐.
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Pronunciation
Say 'dah-rahm-jwee' with three syllables, stress on the first, 'jwee' like 'queue'.
Writing and usage
다람쥐 has four syllables. The middle part 람 and final 쥐 (mouse) create the compound.
Example sentence
다람쥐가 견과류를 모아요.
Squirrels gather nuts.
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How to remember 다람쥐
다람쥐 ends with 쥐 (mouse/rat), reminding us squirrels are rodents.
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Questions about 다람쥐
How do you say "squirrel" in Korean?
In Korean, "squirrel" is 다람쥐. It is a noun.
How is 다람쥐 written in Korean?
다람쥐 has four syllables. The middle part 람 and final 쥐 (mouse) create the compound.
How is 다람쥐 used in a sentence?
Use 다람쥐 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 다람쥐가 견과류를 모아요. (Squirrels gather nuts.).
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