Korean Dictionary
How to say "Korean Tiger" in Korean
“Korean Tiger” in Korean is 한국 호랑이 (pronounced "hanguk horang-i").
한국 호랑이
hanguk horang-i
Usage & Context
A historical tiger species that once roamed Korean mountains. Korean tigers are now extinct but remain important in Korean national identity. They symbolize Korean strength and heritage.
Example Sentence
한국 호랑이는 한국의 상징이에요.
The Korean tiger is a symbol of Korea.
How to use 한국 호랑이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Korean Tiger” is 한국 호랑이, romanized as hanguk horang-i.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say 'Han-guk Ho-rang-i'. 'Han' sounds like 'hahn' in 'hahn-dred'. 'Guk' is like 'gook' in 'cook' but with a 'g'. 'Ho' is like 'hoe'. 'Rang' is like 'rahng' (rhymes with 'song'). 'I' is like 'ee' in 'see'. The 'g' in 'hanguk' is a soft 'g' sound, almost like 'k' at the end of a syllable.
More Example Sentences
Discussing traditional folklore.
옛날 이야기에는 한국 호랑이가 자주 등장해요.
Korean tigers often appear in old stories.
Explaining national symbolism.
한국 호랑이는 한반도의 강인함을 상징해요.
The Korean tiger symbolizes the strength of the Korean Peninsula.
Talking about related species in captivity.
동물원에서 한국 호랑이와 비슷한 아무르 호랑이를 볼 수 있어요.
You can see Amur tigers, similar to Korean tigers, at the zoo.
Cultural Context
The Korean tiger (한국 호랑이), specifically a subspecies of the Siberian (Amur) tiger, is a powerful and revered symbol in Korean culture. Though now extinct in the wild on the Korean Peninsula, it remains a potent emblem of strength, courage, and the spirit of the Korean people. It frequently appears in ancient myths, folk art, and even modern national imagery, often depicted as a guardian spirit of the mountains. The Korean Peninsula itself is sometimes metaphorically referred to as a 'tiger-shaped land.'
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Common Phrases
호랑이처럼 용감하다.
Brave like a tiger.
호랑이도 제 말 하면 온다.
Speak of the devil (literally: Even a tiger comes when you speak of it).
한국 호랑이는 정말 멋있어요.
Korean tigers are truly magnificent.
Related Expressions
호랑이
horang-i
tiger (general term)
백두산 호랑이
Baekdusan horang-i
Baekdusan tiger (another name for Korean/Amur tiger, referring to its habitat)
용맹함
yongmaengham
bravery, valor
산신령
sansillyeong
mountain spirit (often depicted as an old man with a tiger)
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