English–Korean

“bug” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeolle

Example

침대에서 벌레를 봤어요.chim dae e seo peol le reul pwa sseo yo

I saw a bug on the bed.

Illustration for 벌레 (bug)

How to say “bug” in Korean

“Bug” in Korean is 벌레 (peolle).

A tiny creature noticed in daily life, especially one found in a house and viewed with discomfort.

Full entry for 벌레: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 벌레

부엌에서 벌레가 나왔어요.pu eo ke seo peol le ga na wa sseo yo

A bug appeared in the kitchen.

Tips for using 벌레

  • The word is common in household talk and often carries an unpleasant tone, which makes it useful in complaints about a small creature found indoors.

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