How to say clam in Korean

Meaning

A clam is a small sea animal with a hard shell. In Korean, 조개 means clam and is often used when talking about the beach, seafood, or shells. You can see clams in the sand, buy them at the market, or eat them in soup.

Example sentences

1. 해변에서 조개를 찾았어요.

   I found a clam at the beach.

2. 조개가 많은 곳에 갔어요.

   I went to a place with lots of clams.

3. 엄마가 조개국을 만들어 주세요.

   Mom makes clam soup for me.

4. 시장에서 싱싱한 조개를 샀어요.

   I bought fresh clams at the market.

5. 아이들이 모래에서 조개를 찾고 있어요.

   The children are looking for clams in the sand.

6. 선생님이 조개 사진을 보여 줬어요.

   The teacher showed us a picture of a clam.