Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wild boar" in Korean
“Wild boar” in Korean is 멧돼지 (pronounced "Metdwaeji").
멧돼지
Metdwaeji
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.
How to use 멧돼지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wild boar” is 멧돼지, romanized as Metdwaeji.
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 멧돼지 as 'Met-dwae-ji'. 'Met' sounds like the English word 'met'. 'Dwae' is a quick 'dway' sound, similar to 'dwe' in 'dweeb'. 'Ji' is like 'jee' in 'jeep'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing increasing wildlife encounters in cities.
최근 멧돼지가 도심까지 내려오는 경우가 많아졌어요.
Recently, there have been many cases of wild boars coming down to urban areas.
Talking about agricultural protection measures.
농작물 피해를 막기 위해 멧돼지 퇴치 작업을 하고 있어요.
We are carrying out wild boar extermination efforts to prevent damage to crops.
Explaining the cultural depiction of wild boars.
멧돼지는 한국 민화에서 강하고 용맹한 동물로 자주 등장합니다.
Wild boars often appear as strong and brave animals in Korean folk paintings.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, the 멧돼지 (wild boar) is often seen as a powerful and fierce creature, appearing in folk tales and shamanic traditions as a symbol of strength. However, in modern Korea, increasing encounters with wild boars in residential and agricultural areas due to habitat loss have turned them into a public safety concern, often reported in the news.
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Common Phrases
멧돼지 출몰
Wild boar sighting/appearance
멧돼지 조심
Beware of wild boars
멧돼지 고기
Wild boar meat
Related Expressions
야생 동물
Yasaeng dongmul
Wild animal
돼지
Dwaeji
Pig (domesticated)
산짐승
Sanjimseung
Mountain beast
멧돼지 사냥
Metdwaeji sanyang
Wild boar hunting
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