Korean Dictionary
How to say "Spider" in Korean
“Spider” in Korean is 거미 (pronounced "geomi").
거미
geomi
Usage & Context
An eight-legged arachnid that spins webs. Spiders are found throughout Korea and are important for pest control. They hold symbolic meaning in Korean folklore.
Example Sentence
거미가 거미줄을 만들어요.
The spider makes a web.
How to use 거미 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Spider” is 거미, romanized as geomi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "geo," sounds like "guh" in "gutter." The second syllable, "mi," sounds like "me" in "meadow." The stress is fairly even, with a slight natural emphasis on the second syllable.
More Example Sentences
Observing nature in a garden
거미줄에 걸린 나비가 불쌍해 보였어요.
A butterfly caught in a spiderweb looked pitiful.
Recalling a childhood memory
어릴 때 거미를 무서워해서 엄마 뒤에 숨곤 했어요.
When I was little, I was scared of spiders and used to hide behind my mom.
Reassuring someone about a spider
이 거미는 독이 없으니 걱정 마세요.
This spider isn't venomous, so don't worry.
Cultural Context
In Korean folklore, spiders, especially morning spiders (아침 거미), are sometimes considered good luck, symbolizing good news or visitors. However, finding a spider inside the house can also be seen as a sign of bad luck by some, leading to the common practice of gently relocating them outside rather than killing them. They often appear in children's books and songs, usually depicted as harmless creatures.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
거미가 기어 다녀요.
A spider is crawling around.
거미줄이 많네요.
There are a lot of spiderwebs.
거미를 잡을까요?
Shall I catch the spider?
Related Expressions
거미줄
geomi-jul
spiderweb
거미줄 치다
geomi-jul chida
to spin a web
독거미
dok-geomi
venomous spider
타란튤라
tarantyulla
tarantula (loanword)
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