늑대

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Korean

늑대

Etymology

Uncertain. This word is only attested since the late 19th century, as Early Modern Korean 늑ᄃᆡ (nuktoy), 늑대 (nuktay).

Pronunciation

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?neukdae
Revised Romanization (translit.)?neugdae
McCune–Reischauer?nŭktae
Yale Romanization?nuktay

Noun

늑대 (neukdae)

  1. wolf, wolves
    Synonym: 이리 (iri)
    늑대 neukdae ttea pack of wolves

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Japanese: ヌクテ (nukute)