Korean Dictionary
How to say "Platypus" in Korean
“Platypus” in Korean is 오리너구리 (pronounced "orinneoguri").
오리너구리
orinneoguri
Usage & Context
A unique Australian mammal with duck-like features. Platypuses are exotic animals featured in Korean zoos. They are symbols of unusual and unique wildlife.
Example Sentence
오리너구리는 독특해요.
The platypus is unique.
How to use 오리너구리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Platypus” is 오리너구리, romanized as orinneoguri.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
오 (o) sounds like "oh." 리 (ri) is like "ree." 너 (neo) is similar to "nuh" in "nut." 구 (gu) is like "goo." 리 (ri) is again like "ree." The word flows smoothly, with no particular syllable stressed heavily.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a unique biological fact about platypuses.
오리너구리는 알을 낳는 포유류예요.
The platypus is a mammal that lays eggs.
Describing the physical characteristics that give it its name.
오리너구리는 오리 부리와 너구리 같은 몸을 가졌어요.
Platypuses have a duck's bill and a body like a raccoon.
Suggesting where to find platypuses in the wild.
호주에 가면 오리너구리를 볼 수 있을지도 몰라요.
If you go to Australia, you might be able to see a platypus.
Cultural Context
The Korean name '오리너구리' (ori-neoguri) literally translates to 'duck-raccoon,' perfectly describing its unique appearance. Platypuses are often featured in educational programs and documentaries about Australian wildlife, highlighting their status as one of the world's most unusual mammals. They symbolize uniqueness and biological wonder in Korean media.
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Common Phrases
오리너구리 알
platypus egg
오리너구리 부리
platypus bill
오리너구리는 독특한 동물이에요.
The platypus is a unique animal.
Related Expressions
오리
ori
duck
너구리
neoguri
raccoon
단공류
dangongnyu
monotreme (egg-laying mammal)
호주 동물
hoju dongmul
Australian animal
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