English–Korean

“lion” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

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Example

동물원에서 사자를 봤어요.tong mu rwo ne seo sa ja reul pwa sseo yo

I saw a lion at the zoo.

Illustration for 사자 (lion)

How to say “lion” in Korean

“Lion” in Korean is 사자 (saja).

A large social big cat, often pictured with a mane and living on open grasslands.

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

Example sentences with 사자

작은 가게에서 사자 인형을 샀어요.cha geun ka ge e seo sa ja in hyeong eul sa sseo yo

I bought a stuffed lion at a small shop.

Tips for using 사자

  • The same sound can have other meanings in Korean, so a zoo or animal setting helps identify this meaning.

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