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Fish in Korean
Snack-size Korean: Fish 🇰🇷 Scan the card for Hangul, English, and romanization.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 참치 | chamchi | Tuna |
| 연어 | yeoneo | Salmon |
| 고등어 | godeungeo | Mackerel |
| 방어 | bangeo | Yellowtail |
| 광어 | gwangeo | Flounder |
| 도미 | domi | Sea Bream |
| 멸치 | myeolchi | Sardine |
| 명태 | myeongtae | Pollock |
| 장어 | jangeo | Eel |
How these words work together
This chart introduces common fish names in Korean that are often used in food and cooking. These fish are popular in Korean cuisine and are found in many dishes, from raw sashimi to grilled or stewed meals. Learning these words helps you recognize and order different types of fish at markets and restaurants.
Example sentences
저는 참치 초밥을 좋아해요.
I like tuna sushi.
연어는 건강에 좋아서 자주 먹어요.
Salmon is good for health, so I eat it often.
고등어 구이는 맛있고 간단해요.
Grilled mackerel is delicious and simple.
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