How to say sea snail in Korean

Meaning

A 고동 is a sea snail, a small ocean animal with a hard shell. You may see it on rocks near the sea or in a seafood market. People use this word when talking about the animal itself or food made from it.

Example sentences

1. 바다에서 고동을 봤어요.

   I saw a sea snail at the beach.

2. 시장에서 고동을 팔아요.

   They sell sea snails at the market.

3. 고동 껍데기를 보았어요.

   I saw a sea snail shell.

4. 어머니가 고동 요리를 해요.

   Mom makes sea snail dishes.