English–Korean

“monkey” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationwonsungi

Example

저기 원숭이가 있어요.cheo gi won sung i ga i sseo yo

There's a monkey over there.

Illustration for 원숭이 (monkey)

How to say “monkey” in Korean

“Monkey” in Korean is 원숭이 (wonsungi).

A quick and agile primate whose size and appearance vary among species and that uses its hands and feet well.

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

Example sentences with 원숭이

동물원에서 원숭이에게 먹이를 줬어요.tong mu rwo ne seo won sung i e ge meo gi reul chwo sseo yo

I fed a monkey at the zoo.

Tips for using 원숭이

  • In TOPIK reading passages, nearby words and particles often show whether this noun is the topic, subject, or object, while the noun itself stays unchanged.

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