Korean word

사냥

Pronunciation

Romanizationsanyang

Meaning

  • nounhunting

Example

이번 주말에 사냥을 가요.i beon chu ma re sa nyang eul ka yo

We are going hunting this weekend.

Illustration for 사냥 (hunting)

More examples

그는 산에서 사냥을 하지 않는다.keu neun sa ne seo sa nyang eul ha ji an neun da

He does not hunt in the mountains.

Core concept

The pursuit of animals with the aim of capturing them, whether by tracking or by using tools such as traps or guns.

Common phrases

  • 사냥을 하다sa nyang eul ha da

    hunt

  • 사냥을 가다sa nyang eul ka da

    go hunting

  • 사냥을 즐기다sa nyang eul cheul gi da

    enjoy hunting

Similar words

낚시nakssi: Using a rod and bait to catch fish by the water or from a boat.
캠핑kaemping: An overnight outdoor stay for rest or leisure in a tent, caravan, or other camping facility.

Definition in Korean

동물을 잡기 위해 추적하거나 올무·총 같은 도구를 사용해 포획하는 활동이나 그 행위.tong mu reul chap kki wi hae chu jeo ka geo na ol mu chong ka teun to gu reul sa yong hae po hoe ka neun hwal dong i na keu haeng wi

Word origin

사냥 (sanyang, "hunting") is a native Korean word that has long served as the noun for this activity.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for separating animal pursuit from other outdoor hobbies, so it fits conversations about wildlife, history, and regulated outdoor activities.

Opposites

Related words

  • 사냥하다sanyanghadahuntverb
  • 사냥꾼sanyangkkunhunternoun
  • 사냥터sanyangteohunting groundnoun

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