TOPIK · Level 73
15 words
Korean word
날개
Pronunciation
Romanizationnalgae
Meaning
- nounwing
Example
참새가 날개를 퍼덕이며 날았다.cham sae ga nal gae reul peo deo gi myeo na rat tta
The sparrow flew, flapping its wings.
More examples
그 새는 부상으로 날개를 다쳤다.keu sae neun pu sang eu ro nal gae reul ta cheot tta
An injury left the bird with a hurt wing.
Core concept
A broad, flat part that spreads from a bird, insect, or aircraft to help it move through or rise in air.
Common phrases
날개를 펴다nal gae reul pyeo da
spread one's wings
날개를 접다nal gae reul cheop tta
fold one's wings
날개를 퍼덕이다nal gae reul peo deo gi da
flap one's wings
Similar words
깃털kitteol: A single thin, light piece that grows on a bird and covers part of its body.
날갯짓nalgaetjjit: The repeated up-and-down movement of wings used to fly.
Definition in Korean
날개는 새나 곤충, 비행기처럼 공기 속을 이동하거나 떠오르는 데 쓰이는 몸이나 기체의 넓고 평평한 부분이다.nal gae neun sae na kon chung pi haeng gi cheo reom kong gi so geul i dong ha geo na tteo o reu neun te sseu i neun mo mi na ki che ui neol kko pyeong pyeong han pu bu ni da
Word origin
The word is native Korean, but its exact historical formation is uncertain, so it is best learned as a whole.
Usage tips
- English learners may picture only a bird, but the Korean word also naturally names the corresponding part of an insect or an airplane.
Related words
- 날개짓nalgaejitwingbeatnoun