Korean Dictionary
How to say “Dragonfly” in Korean
잠자리
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Usage & Context
Aerial insects common in Korean summer and autumn. 잠자리 catching is a beloved childhood activity in rural Korea. 고추잠자리 (red dragonfly) appearing in autumn signals the changing season in Korean nature poetry. 잠자리 비행 (dragonfly flight) is admired for its agility — they can fly in all directions.
Example Sentence
가을 하늘에 잠자리가 날아다니는 걸 보면 계절이 바뀌었다는 걸 알아요.
Seeing dragonflies fly in the autumn sky tells you the season has changed.
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