Korean for Kids · Level 40
15 words
Korean word
펭귄
Pronunciation
Romanizationpenggwin
Meaning
- nounpenguin
Example
펭귄은 새예요.peng gwi neun sae ye yo
Penguins are birds.
More examples
펭귄이 물고기를 먹어요.peng gwi ni mul go gi reul meo geo yo
A penguin eats fish.
Core concept
A bird that uses its wings to move swiftly through water instead of flying.
Common phrases
펭귄 사진을 보다peng gwin sa ji neul po da
look at a photo of a penguin
펭귄이 물고기를 먹다peng gwi ni mul go gi reul meok tta
a penguin eating fish
Definition in Korean
날개가 있어도 날지는 못하고 물속에서 빠르게 헤엄치는 새nal gae ga i sseo do nal ji neun mo ta go mul so ge seo ppa reu ge he eom chi neun sae
Word origin
The Korean word is borrowed from the English word penguin and adapted to Korean pronunciation.
Usage tips
- English uses a regular plural: one penguin becomes two penguins by adding s.