English–Korean

“wave” in Korean

Korean

Also파도 (pado)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmulgyeol

Example

호수에 물결이 일었다.ho su e mul gyeo ri i reot tta

Waves formed on the lake.

Illustration for 물결 (wave)

How to say “wave” in Korean

“Wave” in Korean is 물결 (mulgyeol).

A repeating pattern of rises and dips moving across a water surface.

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

Example sentences with 물결

천에 물결무늬가 새겨져 있다.cheo ne mul gyeol mu ni ga sae gyeo jeo it tta

A wave pattern is engraved on the cloth.

Tips for using 물결

  • This word often suggests gentle movement on water, so it fits a calm lake surface better than dramatic surf.

Other Korean words for “wave”

바닷가에 파도가 밀려와요.pa dat kka e pa do ga mil lyeo wa yo

Waves are rolling in at the beach.

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