When to use clam in Korean

Korean: 조개[ jo-gae ]

clam
clam

When to use it

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 주웠어요.

    I picked up a clam at the beach.

  2. 엄마가 저녁에 조개국을 만들어요.

    Mom makes clam soup for dinner.

  3. 시장에 싱싱한 조개가 많아요.

    There are many fresh clams at the market.

  4. 아이들이 모래에서 조개를 찾고 있어요.

    The children are looking for clams in the sand.

  5. 이 식당의 조개 요리는 맛있어요.

    The clam dish at this restaurant is delicious.

  6. 선생님이 조개 사진을 보여 줬어요.

    The teacher showed us a picture of a clam.