Korean Dictionary
How to say "Koala" in Korean
“Koala” in Korean is 코알라 (pronounced "koalla").
코알라
koalla
Usage & Context
A cute Australian marsupial known for sleeping and eating eucalyptus leaves. Koalas are popular in Korean media and merchandise. They are symbols of Australia and wildlife conservation.
Example Sentence
코알라는 나무에서 자요.
The koala sleeps in the tree.
How to use 코알라 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Koala” is 코알라, romanized as koalla.
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '코알라' (koalla) is pronounced with '코' sounding like 'co' in 'coat'. '알' is like 'al' in 'album'. '라' is like 'la' in 'la-la-la'. The pronunciation is very close to the English 'koala', with a slight emphasis on the '알' syllable.
More Example Sentences
Discussing travel plans to Australia.
호주에 가면 코알라를 직접 볼 수 있어요.
If you go to Australia, you can see koalas in person.
Sharing an interesting animal fact.
코알라는 유칼립투스 잎만 먹고 살아요.
Koalas live only by eating eucalyptus leaves.
Shopping for a gift or admiring a toy.
저 코알라 인형 너무 부드럽고 귀엽다!
That koala plushie is so soft and cute!
Cultural Context
Koalas are widely recognized in Korea as a symbol of Australia, often appearing in travel shows, documentaries, and merchandise related to the country. While not as intensely popular as pandas, their sleepy, cute image makes them beloved, especially among children. They are frequently featured in educational content about unique wildlife and conservation efforts.
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Common Phrases
코알라처럼 잠만 자다
To only sleep like a koala
코알라 인형
Koala doll/plushie
코알라를 안아보다
To hug a koala
Related Expressions
유대류
yudaeryu
Marsupial
호주
hoju
Australia
유칼립투스
yukalliptuseu
Eucalyptus
나무늘보
namuneulbo
Sloth (related by being slow/sleepy)
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