Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pigeon" in Korean
“Pigeon” in Korean is 비둘기 (pronounced "bidulgi").
비둘기
bidulgi
Usage & Context
A common bird found in Korean cities and parks. Pigeons are symbols of peace in Korean culture. They are often fed by people in public spaces.
Example Sentence
비둘기가 공원에 있어요.
The pigeon is in the park.
How to use 비둘기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pigeon” is 비둘기, romanized as bidulgi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "bi," sounds like "bee." The second syllable, "dul," sounds like "dool" in "cool." The third syllable, "gi," sounds like "gee" in "geese." Put it together as "bee-dool-gee," with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Observing pigeons in a public park.
공원에 가면 비둘기들이 사람들을 무서워하지 않아요.
If you go to the park, the pigeons aren't afraid of people.
Describing a ceremony or event.
평화의 상징인 비둘기를 날려 보냈어요.
They released pigeons, symbols of peace.
A sign in a park or public area.
비둘기 모이를 주지 마세요.
Please don't feed the pigeons.
Cultural Context
비둘기 (bidulgi) are ubiquitous in Korean cities and parks, much like in many other parts of the world. They are widely recognized as symbols of peace (평화의 상징). While often seen as a nuisance by some due to their numbers and droppings, many Koreans enjoy feeding them in parks, especially children. However, there are increasing efforts to discourage feeding in some areas to manage their population.
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Common Phrases
평화의 비둘기
Dove of peace.
비둘기 떼
A flock of pigeons.
비둘기가 구구거려요.
The pigeon coos.
Related Expressions
평화
pyeonghwa
peace
새 모이
sae moi
bird feed
닭둘기
dakdulgi
"chicken-pigeon" (a humorous, slightly derogatory term for fat, lazy pigeons)
전서구
jeonseogu
homing pigeon, carrier pigeon
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