Korean word

호랑이

Pronunciation

Romanizationhorangi

Meaning

  • nountiger

Example

영화에 호랑이가 나왔어요.yeong hwa e ho rang i ga na wa sseo yo

A tiger appeared in the movie.

Illustration for 호랑이 (tiger)

More examples

동물원에서 호랑이를 봤어요.tong mu rwo ne seo ho rang i reul pwa sseo yo

I saw a tiger at the zoo.

Core concept

A forest-dwelling wild cat known for its large body, stripes, and hunting ability.

Common phrases

  • 호랑이 인형ho rang i in hyeong

    tiger doll

  • 호랑이 무늬ho rang i mu ni

    tiger pattern

Similar words

사자saja: A large social wild cat from open grasslands, with males known for their manes.
고양이koyangi: A small furry mammal that people often keep as a household pet.
표범pyobeom: A spotted wild cat that climbs trees with ease.

Definition in Korean

몸집이 크고 줄무늬가 있는 고양잇과의 야생 포유동물로, 주로 숲에 살며 육식을 한다. 비유적으로는 무섭거나 권위 있는 사람을 이르는 말로도 쓰인다.mom ji bi keu go chul mu ni ga in neun ko yang it kkwa ui ya saeng po yu dong mul lo chu ro su pe sal myeo yuk ssi geul han da pi yu jeo geu ro neun mu seop kkeo na kwo nwi in neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal lo do sseu in da

Word origin

The word is old in Korean, but the evidence does not establish a certain explanation for its parts or origin.

Usage tips

  • When the word refers to a person rather than an animal, it suggests fear, strength, or authority, and the surrounding context decides the tone.

Related words

  • 호랑이무늬horangimunitiger patternnoun
  • 호랑이털horangiteoltiger furnoun

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