Korean Dictionary
How to say "Leopard" in Korean
“Leopard” in Korean is 표범 (pronounced "pyobeom").
표범
pyobeom
Usage & Context
A spotted big cat found in African and Asian regions. Leopards are powerful predators featured in Korean wildlife education. They symbolize strength and stealth.
Example Sentence
표범은 얼룩무늬가 있어요.
The leopard has spots.
How to use 표범 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Leopard” is 표범, romanized as pyobeom.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '표' (pyo), sounds like 'pyoh' as in 'pyo-ma' (a Korean name). The second syllable, '범' (beom), sounds like 'bum' in 'album' but with a slightly softer 'b' and a shorter 'uh' sound. The syllables are pronounced smoothly together.
More Example Sentences
Learning about unique animal behaviors.
표범은 나무 위로 먹이를 끌고 올라가요.
Leopards drag their prey up into trees.
Describing someone's fashion style.
그녀는 표범 무늬 코트를 입고 있었어요.
She was wearing a leopard print coat.
Observing animals during a zoo visit.
동물원에서 표범이 낮잠을 자고 있었어요.
The leopard was taking a nap at the zoo.
Cultural Context
표범 (pyobeom) is recognized in Korea for its distinctive spotted coat and stealthy nature. While not as deeply embedded in folklore as the 호랑이 (horangi, tiger), it's a well-known big cat. '표범 무늬' (pyobeom munui), or leopard print, is a very popular fashion trend in Korea, frequently seen on clothing, accessories, and even interior decor, especially among younger generations and in K-fashion.
Editorial note
We review entries like 표범 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
표범 무늬
Leopard print
표범처럼 날렵하다
To be as agile as a leopard
설표
Snow leopard
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흑표범
heukpyobeom
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maengsu
Beast of prey / Predator
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