문어 — octopus
Pronunciation hint: moo · nuh. Standard romanization: muneo.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
문어를 봤어요.
I saw the octopus.
Describing what you saw · moo-nuh-reul bwah-ssuh-yoh
문어 사진을 찍었어요.
I took a picture of the octopus.
Taking a photograph · moo-nuh sah-jee-neul jjee-guh-ssuh-yoh
문어를 보고 싶어요.
I want to see the octopus.
Talking about what you want to see · moo-nuh-reul boh-goh shee-puh-yoh
문어가 보여요.
I can see the octopus.
Pointing something out · moo-nuh-gah boh-yuh-yoh
문어에게 팔이 여덟 개 있어요.
The octopus has eight arms.
Describing an animal · moo-nuh-eh-geh pah-ree yuh-duhl gae ee-ssuh-yoh
문어가 바위 틈에 숨어요.
The octopus hides between rocks.
Watching an animal · moo-nuh-gah bah-wee teu-meh soo-muh-yoh