English–Korean

“snake” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaem

Example

저기 뱀이 있어!cheo gi pae mi i sseo

There's a snake over there!

Illustration for 뱀 (snake)

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.

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

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.

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