아기상어
agisang-eo
The English phrase 'baby shark' is translated into Korean as 아기상어 (agisang-eo).
아기상어 refers to a young shark, often referring to the character in the popular children's song.
How do you pronounce it?
agisang-eo
Did you know?
- In Korean, the word 상어 (shark) is derived from the Chinese characters for 'upper' and 'fish', suggesting a fish that swims near the surface.
- When singing 아기상어, Koreans often use 'aegyo', a stylized way of speaking in a cute, baby-like voice to emphasize the character's charm.
- In South Korean pop culture, the 아기상어 character has appeared in official collaborations with government agencies to promote safety and health to children.
Examples in context
- 어머니, 아기 상어 노래 불러줄래요?Mom, can you sing 'Baby Shark'?
- 당연히! 아기 상어를 함께 불러요.Of course! Let's sing 'Baby Shark' together.
- 아기상어 노래가 정말 유명해요.agisang-eo noraega jeongmal yumyeonghaeyo.The baby shark song is very famous.
- 아기상어 인형을 샀어요.agisang-eo inhyeongeul sasseoyo.I bought a baby shark doll.
- 아기상어 캐릭터가 너무 귀여워요.agisang-eo kaerikteoga neomu gwiyeowoyo.The baby shark character is so cute.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are talking about a gift for a child.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨, 선물로 아기상어 장난감 어때요?Minjun ssi, seonmulro agisang-eo jangnangam eottaeyo?Minjun, how about a baby shark toy for a gift?
- 민준 Min-jun좋아요, 서연 씨. 아이가 정말 좋아할 거예요.Joayo, Seoyeon ssi. Aiga jeongmal joahal geoyeyo.That's good, Seoyeon. The child will really love it.
- 서연 Seo-yeon아기상어 색깔은 어떤 게 좋을까요?agisang-eo saekkkareun eotteon ge joeulkkayo?What color of the baby shark would be good?
- 민준 Min-jun노란색 아기상어가 제일 인기가 많아요.Noransaek agisang-eo-ga jeil ingiga manayo.The yellow baby shark is the most popular.