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How do you say "wolf" in Korean?
늑대
neukdae
In Korean, "wolf" is 늑대.
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Pronunciation
Say 'NEUK-dae' with a hard 'n' and 'k' blend in the first syllable.
Writing and usage
Two Hangul blocks: 늑대. Native Korean, 'ㄹ' and 'ㄱ' cluster at the start, 'ㄷ' ends it.
Example sentence
늑대는 무섭다.
Wolves are scary.
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How to remember 늑대
Neukdae sounds fierce, fitting for a predator.
Related words
- alligator 악어 akeo
- bear 곰 gom
- camel 낙타 nakta
- deer 사슴 saseum
- eagle 독수리 doksuri
- ostrich 타조 tajo
- swan 백조 baekjo
- tiger 호랑이 horangi
- zebra 얼룩말 eolrukmal
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Questions about 늑대
How do you say "wolf" in Korean?
In Korean, "wolf" is 늑대. It is a noun.
How is 늑대 written in Korean?
Two Hangul blocks: 늑대. Native Korean, 'ㄹ' and 'ㄱ' cluster at the start, 'ㄷ' ends it.
How is 늑대 used in a sentence?
Use 늑대 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 늑대는 무섭다. (Wolves are scary.).
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