Korean Dictionary
How to say "Goose" in Korean
“Goose” in Korean is 거위 (pronounced "geowi").
거위
geowi
Usage & Context
A large waterfowl larger than ducks, found in Korean wetlands. Geese are known for their loud honking and protective nature. They are sometimes raised on Korean farms.
Example Sentence
거위가 크게 울어요.
The goose honks loudly.
How to use 거위 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Goose” is 거위, romanized as geowi.
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 거위.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'guh-wee' — 'geo' rhymes with the 'u' in 'sun' (a short 'uh' sound), and 'wi' rhymes with 'we.' Keep both syllables short and equal.
More Example Sentences
explaining farm animal behavior to a child
거위가 사람을 보면 꽥꽥거려요.
When geese see people, they honk loudly.
talking about rural family life
시골 할머니 댁에 거위를 키워요.
My grandma raises geese at her place in the countryside.
shopping for winter bedding
거위털 이불은 가볍고 따뜻해요.
Goose-down comforters are light and warm.
Cultural Context
Korean culture has a strikingly specific term tied to 거위: 기러기 아빠 (literally 'goose dad') — a father who lives and works alone in Korea while sending his wife and children abroad for the kids' education, mimicking how migratory geese travel long distances for their family. Note the word 기러기 refers specifically to wild/migratory geese, while 거위 is the domestic farmyard goose. You'll also see 거위 on Korean menus as 거위 간 요리 (goose liver / foie gras) at high-end restaurants, and 거위털 (goose down) fills premium winter padding jackets and bedding.
Editorial note
We review entries like 거위 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
거위가 울어요.
The goose is honking.
거위털 이불 있어요?
Do you have a goose-down comforter?
거위를 키워요.
We raise geese.
Related Expressions
기러기
gi-reo-gi
wild goose / migratory goose
오리
o-ri
duck
백조
baek-jo
swan
거위털
geo-wi-teol
goose down / goose feathers
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