Korean Dictionary
How to say "Seal" in Korean
“Seal” in Korean is 물범 (pronounced "mulbeom").
물범
mulbeom
Usage & Context
A marine mammal found in Korean coastal waters. Seals are intelligent animals featured in Korean marine parks. They are symbols of the sea and marine life.
Example Sentence
물범이 물 위에 떠있어요.
The seal floats on the water.
How to use 물범 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Seal” is 물범, romanized as mulbeom.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '물' (mul), sounds like 'mool' in 'pool'. The second syllable, '범' (beom), sounds like 'bum' in 'bumblebee' but with a softer 'eo' vowel, similar to 'uhm'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
At an aquarium or marine park, suggesting an activity.
물범 쇼 보러 갈래?
Want to go see the seal show?
Recounting a wildlife sighting during a trip.
제주도 바다에서 물범을 봤어요.
I saw a seal in the Jeju sea.
Observing and describing animal behavior.
아기 물범이 엄마를 따라다녀요.
The baby seal follows its mom.
Cultural Context
While not native to all Korean waters, seals are popular attractions at major aquariums like COEX Aquarium or Lotte World Aquarium, where their playful antics are a hit with families. They often appear in children's books and educational programs about marine life, sometimes depicted as cute and intelligent creatures.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
물범처럼 헤엄치다
To swim like a seal (meaning to swim very well)
물범 쇼
Seal show
귀여운 물범
Cute seal
Related Expressions
바다사자
badashaja
Sea lion (often confused with seals)
물개
mulgae
Fur seal (another type of seal, sometimes used interchangeably in casual speech)
해양 동물
haeyang dongmul
Marine animal
수족관
sujokgwan
Aquarium
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