How do you say "turkey" in Korean?

In Korean, "turkey" is 칠면조 (chilmyeonjo). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

칠면조 (romanisation: chilmyeonjo) is written using Hangul (Korean script).

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Questions about 칠면조

How do you pronounce 칠면조?

칠면조 is romanised as chilmyeonjo in Korean. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is 칠면조 written in Korean?

칠면조 is written using Hangul (Korean script). The romanisation is chilmyeonjo. Learning to read Hangul (Korean script) takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is 칠면조 formal or casual?

칠면조 is a common noun used in everyday Korean speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Korean language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.