판다
panda[pʰa̠nda̠]
The Korean word for "panda" is 판다.
This term is used to refer to the giant panda (*Ailuropoda melanoleuca*).
Meaning: Ailuropoda melanoleuca (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
panda
Did you know?
- The word 판다 is a homonym for the verb meaning 'to sell', which is also written as 판다. This often leads to puns in Korean advertisements where pandas are used to promote sales.
- Because pandas are associated with China, the word 판다 is frequently used in Korean media as a shorthand symbol for Chinese diplomacy or friendship.
- In South Korea, the giant panda is often called 자이언트 판다 to distinguish it from the red panda, which is called 레서 판다.
Examples in context
- 한국 동물원에는 판다가 있습니다.There is a panda at the Korean zoo.
- 저 어릴적 팬더 좋아했어요.I liked pandas when I was young.
- 판다는 정말 귀여워요.pandaneun jeongmal gwiyeowoyo.Pandas are really cute.
- 동물원에 판다가 있어요.dongmulwone pandaga isseoyo.There is a panda at the zoo.
- 저는 판다 인형을 좋아해요.jeoneun panda inhyeongeul joahaeyo.I like panda dolls.
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are looking at animals at the zoo.
- 민준 Min-jun서연 씨, 저기 판다가 보여요.Seoyeon ssi, jeogi pandaga boyeoyo.Seoyeon, I can see a panda over there.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 귀엽게 자고 있네요.jeongmal gwiyeopge jago inneyo.It is sleeping so cutely.
- 민준 Min-jun판다는 정말 느긋해 보여요.pandaneun jeongmal neugeuthae boyeoyo.Pandas look really relaxed.
- 서연 Seo-yeon맞아요, 정말 사랑스러워요.majayo, jeongmal sarangseureowoyo.You're right, it's truly lovely.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “panda” translations and entries 판다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
