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How do you say "whale" in Korean?
고래
gorae
In Korean, "whale" is 고래.
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Pronunciation
Say go-ray, with the stress on the second syllable and a light roll on the 'r'.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 고래. This native Korean word is simple and ancient, with no obvious compound structure.
Example sentence
고래는 바다에 산다.
Whales live in the sea.
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How to remember 고래
Gorae is the foundational word for all large cetaceans, so other sea mammals use it as a base (like 'tiger whale').
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Questions about 고래
How do you say "whale" in Korean?
In Korean, "whale" is 고래. It is a noun.
How is 고래 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 고래. This native Korean word is simple and ancient, with no obvious compound structure.
How is 고래 used in a sentence?
Use 고래 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 고래는 바다에 산다. (Whales live in the sea.).
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