Korean Dictionary
How to say “Wild boar” in Korean
멧돼지
Metdwaeji
IntermediateNature
Usage & Context
A large wild pig species found in Korean forests and mountains. 멧돼지 encounters have become more frequent as populations expand and humans encroach on habitats. A significant concern for hikers and farmers. The boar is an important animal in Korean shamanic traditions and appears in folk tales as a powerful, fierce creature.
Example Sentence
산에서 멧돼지를 만나면 조용히 피해야 해요.
If you encounter a wild boar on the mountain, you should quietly move away.
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