Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sea Turtle" in Korean
“Sea Turtle” in Korean is 바다거북 (pronounced "badageobuk").
바다거북
badageobuk
Usage & Context
A marine reptile found in Korean coastal waters. Sea turtles are endangered animals receiving conservation protection. They are symbols of ocean conservation.
Example Sentence
바다거북이 바다에서 헤엄쳐요.
The sea turtle swims in the ocean.
How to use 바다거북 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sea Turtle” is 바다거북, romanized as badageobuk.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
바 (ba) sounds like "bah." 다 (da) is like "dah." 거 (geo) is similar to "guh" in "gummy." 북 (buk) is like "book." The word is pronounced with a smooth, even rhythm, with no strong stress on any particular syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing the migratory nature of sea turtles.
바다거북은 먼 거리를 이동하며 살아요.
Sea turtles live by migrating long distances.
Discussing conservation efforts for sea turtles.
멸종 위기에 처한 바다거북을 보호해야 해요.
We must protect endangered sea turtles.
Talking about local sightings of sea turtles.
제주도 바다에서 바다거북을 봤다는 소문이 있어요.
There are rumors of sea turtles being seen in the waters off Jeju Island.
Cultural Context
Sea turtles are often seen in Korean documentaries about marine life and environmental conservation. While not as prominent in folklore as land turtles (거북이, geobugi), they symbolize longevity and resilience. Conservation efforts for sea turtles are a growing topic, especially concerning plastic pollution in the ocean, making them a symbol for marine environmental awareness.
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Common Phrases
바다거북 보호
sea turtle protection/conservation
바다거북 알
sea turtle egg
바다거북이 헤엄치다
a sea turtle swims
Related Expressions
거북
geobuk
turtle/tortoise
바다
bada
sea/ocean
멸종 위기 동물
myeoljong wigi dongmul
endangered animal
해양 생물
haeyang saengmul
marine life
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