English–Korean
“shellfish” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchogae
Example
시장에서 조개를 샀어요.si jang e seo cho gae reul sa sseo yo
I bought shellfish at the market.
How to say “shellfish” in Korean
“Shellfish” in Korean is 조개 (chogae).
A general category of shell-bearing animals found in coastal water, tidal flats, and riverbeds.
Example sentences with 조개
해물탕에 조개가 많이 들어 있어요.hae mul tang e cho gae ga ma ni teu reo i sseo yo
There is a lot of shellfish in the seafood stew.
Tips for using 조개
- In market conversations, this word names the broad category, while a species name gives more precise information about what is being sold.