English–Korean

“waterfall” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpokpo

Example

그 산에는 큰 폭포가 있어요.keu sa ne neun keun pok po ga i sseo yo

There is a big waterfall on that mountain.

Illustration for 폭포 (waterfall)

How to say “waterfall” in Korean

“Waterfall” in Korean is 폭포 (pokpo).

A sheet of water dropping from a cliff or steep slope into a lower place.

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

Example sentences with 폭포

아이들이 폭포 근처에서 놀고 있어요.a i deu ri pok po keun cheo e seo nol go i sseo yo

The children are playing near the waterfall.

Tips for using 폭포

  • In English, waterfall works for both a natural feature and a built one, so the setting usually shows which kind is meant.

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