English–Korean
“tail” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkkori
Example
고양이가 꼬리를 흔들고 있어요.ko yang i ga kko ri reul heun deul go i sseo yo
The cat is wagging its tail.
How to say “tail” in Korean
“Tail” in Korean is 꼬리 (kkori).
A body part that trails behind an animal, and by extension anything that follows or remains at the end.
Example sentences with 꼬리
여우는 꼬리가 길어서 멀리서도 눈에 띄었어요.yeo u neun kko ri ga ki reo seo meol li seo do nu ne tti eo sseo yo
The fox had a long tail, so it stood out even from far away.
Tips for using 꼬리
- Stories may use this noun for a clue left after an event, so words about tracks, marks, or remains can reveal that the meaning is not a body part.