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Shellfish in Korean
Snack-size Korean: Shellfish 🇰🇷 Scan the card for Hangul, English, and romanization.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 조개 | jogae | Clam |
| 가리비 | garibi | Scallop |
| 홍합 | honghap | Mussel |
| 굴 | gul | Oyster |
| 전복 | jeonbok | Abalone |
| 꼬막 | kkomak | Cockle |
| 소라 | sora | Whelk |
| 고둥 | godung | Periwinkle |
| 바지락 | bajirak | Razor Clam |
How these words work together
Shellfish are a group of sea animals with shells that people often eat. In Korean, there are many words for different types of shellfish like clams, scallops, and oysters. Learning these words helps you talk about seafood and cooking in Korean. They are common in Korean cuisine and markets.
Example sentences
조개탕에는 조개가 많이 들어가요.
Clam soup has a lot of clams in it.
가리비와 홍합은 맛있고 건강에 좋아요.
Scallops and mussels are delicious and healthy.
바지락을 사서 집에서 국을 끓였어요.
I bought razor clams and made soup at home.
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