Korean Dictionary
How to say "Grasshopper" in Korean
“Grasshopper” in Korean is 메뚜기 (pronounced "mettugi").
메뚜기
mettugi
Usage & Context
A jumping insect common in Korean fields and grasslands. Grasshoppers are featured in Korean children's games and summer activities. They are symbols of summer in Korean culture.
Example Sentence
메뚜기가 높이 뛰어요.
The grasshopper jumps high.
How to use 메뚜기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Grasshopper” is 메뚜기, romanized as mettugi.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '메' (me), sounds like 'meh' as in 'meh, whatever'. The second syllable, '뚜' (ttu), is a tense 't' sound followed by 'too'. The last syllable, '기' (gi), is pronounced like 'gee' as in 'geese'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a summer rural scene.
여름 들판에는 메뚜기가 많아요.
There are many grasshoppers in the summer fields.
Observing children playing outdoors.
아이들이 메뚜기를 잡으러 뛰어다녀요.
Children are running around to catch grasshoppers.
Explaining a characteristic of grasshoppers.
메뚜기는 다리가 길어서 잘 뛰어요.
Grasshoppers have long legs, so they jump well.
Cultural Context
Grasshoppers, or 메뚜기 (mettugi), are a common sight in Korean fields and mountains during the summer and autumn. They evoke a sense of nostalgia for many Koreans, reminding them of childhood summers spent playing outdoors. While not a primary food source today, traditionally, roasted grasshoppers were sometimes eaten as a protein snack, especially in rural areas. They are often featured in children's songs and stories, symbolizing the lively spirit of the season.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
메뚜기 잡기
grasshopper catching (a children's activity)
메뚜기 떼
a swarm of grasshoppers
메뚜기처럼 뛰다
to jump like a grasshopper
Related Expressions
곤충
gonchung
insect
뛰다
ttuida
to jump
여름
yeoreum
summer
들판
deulpan
field
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