Difference between whale and shark in Korean
고래·상어
고래whale
A 고래 is a whale, a very big animal that lives in the sea. You use this word when talking about ocean animals, books, videos, or trips to the aquarium. It means the animal whale in a simple, everyday way.
How to say whale
상어shark
상어 means “shark,” a sea animal with sharp teeth and a strong body. People use this word when talking about ocean animals, movies, books, or aquarium trips. It can mean sharks in general or one shark you can see.
How to say sharkThe difference
A shark is a fish, not a mammal. It is known for sharp teeth and often appears in scary ocean stories.
