곰 — bear
Pronunciation hint: gohm. Standard romanization: gom.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
곰이 커요.
The bear is big.
Describing an animal · goh-mee kuh-yoh
곰이 걸어요.
The bear walks.
Watching an animal move · goh-mee guh-ruh-yoh
곰은 털이 많아요.
Bears have thick fur.
Describing an animal · goh-meun tuh-ree mah-nah-yoh
곰을 멀리서 봤어요.
I saw a bear from far away.
Sharing a wildlife sighting · goh-meul muhl-lee-suh bwah-ssuh-yoh
사진에 곰이 있어요.
There is a bear in the photo.
Looking at a picture · sah-jee-neh goh-mee ee-ssuh-yoh
곰이 숲에 살아요.
Bears live in forests.
Talking about an animal’s home · goh-mee soo-peh sah-rah-yoh