How to say small octopus in Korean

Meaning

낙지 means a small octopus, usually talked about as food. In Korea, it is a common seafood ingredient in dishes like stir-fries and soups. You may also hear this word when people talk about seeing one at a market or in the sea.

Example sentences

1. 저는 낙지를 좋아해요.

   I like small octopus.

2. 시장에서 신선한 낙지를 샀어요.

   I bought fresh small octopus at the market.

3. 오늘 저녁에 낙지를 먹어요.

   I am eating small octopus for dinner tonight.

4. 엄마가 낙지볶음을 만들어요.

   My mom is making stir-fried small octopus.

5. 식당에 낙지 요리가 많아요.

   There are many small octopus dishes at the restaurant.

6. 바다에서 낙지를 봤어요.

   I saw a small octopus in the sea.