Korean Dictionary

How to say “Wild boar” in Korean

멧돼지

Metdwaeji

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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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