Difference between whale and walrus in Korean

고래·바다코끼리

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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walrus

바다코끼리walrus

A walrus (바다코끼리) is a big animal that lives in cold ocean areas. It has long tusks, a large body, and flippers. People often use this word when talking about sea animals, zoos, books, or the Arctic.

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The difference

A walrus lives in cold seas and has long tusks. It is a large sea mammal, but it looks very different and can rest on ice or land.