English–Korean

“helicopter” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhelgi

Example

헬기가 착륙했다.hel gi ga chang nyu kaet tta

The helicopter landed.

Illustration for 헬기 (helicopter)

How to say “helicopter” in Korean

“Helicopter” in Korean is 헬기 (helgi).

An aircraft that can hover in place and take off or land straight up using a spinning rotor.

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

Example sentences with 헬기

헬기 소리가 들려서 깜짝 놀랐다.hel gi so ri ga teul lyeo seo kkam jjak nol lat tta

I was startled when I heard the sound of a helicopter.

Tips for using 헬기

  • News reports may use this word for military, medical, or rescue aircraft, but the word itself does not specify the aircraft's role.

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