Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cone" in Korean
“Cone” in Korean is 원뿔 (pronounced "Wonppul").
원뿔
Wonppul
Usage & Context
Wonppul is the Korean word for cone. Cones are three-dimensional shapes used in Korean design. They represent direction and focus.
Example Sentence
원뿔 모양의 모자가 있어요.
There is a cone-shaped hat.
How to use 원뿔 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cone” is 원뿔, romanized as Wonppul.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 원뿔.
Pronunciation Guide
원 (won) sounds like 'wone' in 'one'. 뿔 (ppul) is a tense 'p' sound, like 'pool' but with a sharper, harder 'p' at the beginning. The stress is slightly on the first syllable, 'won'.
More Example Sentences
Describing how ice cream is served.
아이스크림은 보통 원뿔 모양의 콘에 담아 먹어요.
Ice cream is usually eaten in a cone-shaped cone.
Observing a construction site.
공사 현장에 주황색 원뿔 모양의 안전 표지판이 세워져 있었어요.
There were orange cone-shaped safety signs set up at the construction site.
Discussing a math lesson.
수학 시간에 원뿔의 부피를 구하는 공식을 배웠어요.
In math class, we learned the formula for calculating the volume of a cone.
Cultural Context
While 원뿔 is the formal geometric term, for everyday items like an ice cream cone, Koreans often just say '콘' (kon) or '아이스크림 콘'. For traffic cones, '꼬깔콘' (kkokkal-kon, also a popular snack brand) or '안전 고깔' (anjeon gokkal, safety cone) are common. The word '고깔' itself means a conical hat or cone shape and is often used more casually than 원뿔.
Editorial note
We review entries like 원뿔 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
원뿔 모양
cone shape
원뿔형
conical (adjective form)
아이스크림 콘
ice cream cone (common loanword usage)
Related Expressions
고깔
gokkal
conical hat, cone (more casual)
뿔
ppul
horn (literal meaning, related to shape)
원기둥
wongidung
cylinder (related shape)
구
gu
sphere (related shape)
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