Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mosquito" in Korean
“Mosquito” in Korean is 모기 (pronounced "mogi").
모기
mogi
Usage & Context
A small insect that bites and can transmit diseases. Mosquitoes are common in Korean summers and are a nuisance. They are subjects of public health awareness in Korea.
Example Sentence
모기가 물어요.
The mosquito bites.
How to use 모기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mosquito” is 모기, romanized as mogi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '모' (mo), sounds like 'mo' in 'more'. The second syllable, '기' (gi), is pronounced like 'gee' as in 'geese'.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about a sleepless night.
여름밤에 모기 때문에 잠을 못 잤어요.
I couldn't sleep last summer night because of mosquitoes.
Giving advice on mosquito control.
모기향을 피우면 모기가 안 와요.
If you burn mosquito coils, mosquitoes won't come.
Expressing discomfort from a bite.
모기 물린 데가 너무 가려워요.
My mosquito bite is so itchy.
Cultural Context
Mosquitoes, or 모기 (mogi), are a notorious nuisance during Korean summers, especially in humid areas. Their buzzing sound and itchy bites are a common topic of complaint. Koreans use various methods to combat them, including mosquito coils (모기향, mogihyang), electric mosquito repellents (전자 모기향, jeonja mogihyang), and mosquito nets (모기장, mogijang). Public health campaigns often remind people to prevent mosquito breeding to avoid diseases like dengue fever, though less common in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 모기 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
모기 물렸다
I got a mosquito bite.
모기 소리
mosquito buzzing sound
모기 퇴치제
mosquito repellent
Related Expressions
물리다
mullida
to be bitten
모기향
mogihyang
mosquito coil
가렵다
garyeopda
itchy
여름
yeoreum
summer
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