English–Korean
“whale” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkorae
Example
바다에서 고래를 봤어요.pa da e seo ko rae reul pwa sseo yo
I saw a whale in the sea.
How to say “whale” in Korean
“Whale” in Korean is 고래 (korae).
A giant ocean-dwelling mammal that rises through the water to breathe.
Example sentences with 고래
밤에 바다에서 고래 소리를 들었어요.pa me pa da e seo ko rae so ri reul teu reo sseo yo
I heard a whale call in the sea at night.
Tips for using 고래
- When a Korean sentence gives no number, 고래 (gorae, "whale") can refer to one whale or more than one, with context supplying the difference.