Korean Dictionary
How to say "Frog" in Korean
“Frog” in Korean is 개구리 (pronounced "gaeguri").
개구리
gaeguri
Usage & Context
An amphibian commonly heard in Korean wetlands and rice paddies. Frogs are featured in Korean children's stories and traditional art. Their croaking sounds are part of the Korean summer soundscape.
Example Sentence
개구리가 연못에서 울어요.
The frog croaks in the pond.
How to use 개구리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Frog” is 개구리, romanized as gaeguri.
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '개구리' (gaeguri) is pronounced 'gay-goo-ree'. 'Gae' sounds like 'gay', 'gu' like 'goo' (as in 'goose'), and 'ri' like 'ree' (as in 'tree').
More Example Sentences
Describing a peaceful rural soundscape.
비 오는 날 개구리 소리가 정겹게 들려요.
On a rainy day, the sound of frogs croaking is comforting.
Recalling a childhood memory.
어릴 때 개구리 잡으러 연못에 자주 갔어요.
When I was little, I often went to the pond to catch frogs.
Referring to a popular children's story.
개구리 왕자 이야기는 아이들이 좋아하는 동화예요.
The story of the Frog Prince is a fairy tale children love.
Cultural Context
Frogs, or '개구리', are a common sight and sound in the Korean countryside, especially during the warmer months. Their croaking is often associated with summer evenings and rice paddies. '개구리' frequently appear in Korean children's songs, stories, and traditional art, often symbolizing nature or transformation, like in the well-known tale of the '개구리 왕자' (Frog Prince).
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Common Phrases
개구리가 뛰다.
A frog jumps.
개구리가 울다.
A frog croaks.
개구리 소리.
Frog sound.
Related Expressions
올챙이
olchaengi
tadpole
연못
yeonmot
pond
울다
ulda
to croak (for frogs), to cry
양서류
yangseoryu
amphibian
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