English–Korean

“dragon” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyong

Example

어젯밤에 꿈에 용이 나왔어요.eo jet ppa me kku me yong i na wa sseo yo

A dragon appeared in my dream last night.

Illustration for 용 (dragon)

How to say “dragon” in Korean

“Dragon” in Korean is 용 (yong).

A large, powerful sacred creature with scales that rules over water and the sky.

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

Example sentences with 용

우리 집에는 용띠가 한 명 있어요.u ri chi be neun yong tti ga han myeong i sseo yo

There is one person born in the Year of the Dragon in our household.

Tips for using 용

  • In Korean stories and symbols, it often points to rain, water, and rightful power rather than only to a fantasy monster.

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