가오리
gaori[ka̠o̞ɾi]
The English word 'stingray' is translated into Korean as 가오리 (gaori).
가오리 is a noun used to refer to a venomous ray belonging to the orders Rajiformes or Myliobatiformes.
Meaning: venomous ray of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gaori
Did you know?
- The historical Chinese character representation for 가오리, written as 加火魚, literally translates to 'add fire fish'.
- In Korean culture, 가오리 is not just a wild animal but a prized ingredient in 가오리찜, a spicy braised dish valued for its unique firm texture.
Examples in context
- 가오리는 해양 생물학에서 중요한 역할을 하는 동물입니다.Stingrays play an important role in marine biology.
- 바다에 가오리가 보여요.bada-e gaori-ga boyeoyo.I see a stingray in the sea.
- 가오리는 헤엄을 잘 쳐요.gaori-neun heeom-eul jal chyeoyo.Stingrays swim well.
- 수족관에서 큰 가오리를 봤어요.sujogkwan-eseo keun gaori-reul bwasseoyo.I saw a large stingray at the aquarium.
Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Min-ji are looking at fish in an aquarium.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 씨, 저기 가오리 좀 보세요!Minji ssi, jeogi gaori jom boseyo!Min-ji, look at that stingray over there!
- 민지 Min-ji와, 진짜 크고 납작하네요.wa, jinjja keugo napjakhaneyo.Wow, it is really big and flat.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo가오리는 움직임이 정말 우아해요.gaorineun umjigimi jeongmal uahae-yo.The stingray's movements are truly elegant.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아요. 정말 멋지게 헤엄쳐요.majayo. jeongmal meotjige heeumcheoyo.You're right. It swims so beautifully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stingray” translations and entries 가오리, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 가오리, CC BY-SA 4.0.
