Korean Dictionary
How to say "Parrot" in Korean
“Parrot” in Korean is 앵무새 (pronounced "aengmusae").
앵무새
aengmusae
Usage & Context
A colorful bird known for its ability to mimic sounds and speech. Parrots are exotic pets in Korea and are admired for their intelligence. They require specialized care and attention.
Example Sentence
앵무새가 말을 따라해요.
The parrot mimics words.
How to use 앵무새 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Parrot” is 앵무새, romanized as aengmusae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Three syllables: 'aeng-mu-sae.' 'Aeng' rhymes with English 'eng' in 'length,' 'mu' sounds like 'moo,' and 'sae' like 'seh.' Spoken smoothly: 'ENG-moo-seh.'
More Example Sentences
Showing off a pet's trick
앵무새가 제 이름을 불러요.
The parrot calls my name.
Discussing pet life spans
앵무새는 오래 산다고 들었어요.
I heard parrots live a long time.
Advising someone considering a bird pet
앵무새 키우려면 공부 많이 해야 해요.
You need to study a lot to raise a parrot.
Cultural Context
앵무새 literally breaks down as 앵무 (the specific bird) + 새 (bird), and smaller species like the cockatiel (왕관앵무) and budgerigar (사랑앵무) are the most popular pet birds in Korea. 앵무새 is also used as a metaphor — calling someone 앵무새처럼 따라 한다 means 'they just parrot what they hear,' with the same critical nuance as in English. Large parrot ownership is regulated, and importing some species requires CITES documentation.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
앵무새가 말을 해요.
The parrot can talk.
앵무새 키워요?
Do you raise parrots?
앵무새 색깔이 예뻐요.
The parrot's colors are beautiful.
Related Expressions
사랑앵무
sarangaengmu
Budgie / budgerigar
왕관앵무
wanggwanaengmu
Cockatiel
새장
saejang
Birdcage
깃털
gitteol
Feather
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