Difference between whale and shark in Korean

고래·상어

whale

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.

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shark

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.

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The difference

A shark is a fish, not a mammal. It is known for sharp teeth and often appears in scary ocean stories.