When to use turtle in Korean

When to use it

A turtle is a slow animal with a hard shell on its back. In Korean, this animal is called 거북이. You can use this word when talking about pets, animals at the zoo, or animals in nature. It is a common and easy word for beginners to learn.

Example sentences

1. 우리 집에는 거북이 한 마리가 있어요.

   We have one turtle at home.

2. 학교에서 거북이를 봤어요.

   I saw a turtle at school.

3. 공원 연못에 거북이가 있어요.

   There is a turtle in the park pond.

4. 아이는 거북이를 좋아해요.

   The child likes turtles.

5. 애완동물 가게에 작은 거북이가 많아요.

   There are many small turtles at the pet shop.

6. 동물원에서 큰 거북이를 만났어요.

   I met a big turtle at the zoo.