English–Korean

“mackerel” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkodeungeo

Example

고등어는 맛있어요.ko deung eo neun ma si sseo yo

Mackerel is delicious.

Illustration for 고등어 (mackerel)

How to say “mackerel” in Korean

“Mackerel” in Korean is 고등어 (kodeungeo).

A fatty ocean fish known for its blue back and rich flavor when cooked.

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

Example sentences with 고등어

저녁에 고등어 구이를 했어요.cheo nyeo ge ko deung eo ku i reul hae sseo yo

I made grilled mackerel for dinner.

Tips for using 고등어

  • Korean often leaves number unmarked, so 고등어 (godeungeo, "mackerel") can refer to one fish or the ingredient in a meal depending on context.

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