English–Korean
“snake” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpaem
Example
저기 뱀이 있어!cheo gi pae mi i sseo
There's a snake over there!
How to say “snake” in Korean
“Snake” in Korean is 뱀 (paem).
A narrow-bodied reptile that travels by crawling along the ground and may suggest hidden danger.
Example sentences with 뱀
산에서 뱀에게 물렸어요.sa ne seo pae me ge mul lyeo sseo yo
I was bitten by a snake in the mountains.
Tips for using 뱀
- When the word describes a person instead of an animal, it can make the person seem untrustworthy or dangerous, so the expression can offend.