Korean word

공룡

Pronunciation

Romanizationkongnyong

Meaning

  • noundinosaur

Example

나는 공룡을 좋아해요.na neun kong nyong eul cho a hae yo

I like dinosaurs.

Illustration for 공룡 (dinosaur)

More examples

우리 집에 공룡 모형이 있어요.u ri chi be kong nyong mo hyeong i i sseo yo

We have a dinosaur model in our house.

Core concept

A giant reptile from prehistoric Earth, known today through fossils because it died out long ago.

Common phrases

  • 공룡 모형kong nyong mo hyeong

    dinosaur model

Definition in Korean

아주 오래전에 지구에서 살았지만 지금은 멸종한 큰 파충류를 가리키는 말이다.a ju o rae jeo ne chi gu e seo sa rat jji man chi geu meun myeol jong han keun pa chung nyu reul ka ri ki neun ma ri da

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning fear and dragon, so these ancient reptiles received a memorable dragon-like name.

Usage tips

  • Korean nouns usually stay the same when they mean one or more, so this word does not need an added plural ending like English does.

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