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멍멍

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Meaning and Usage

"멍멍" is an onomatopoeic word in Korean that imitates the barking sound of a dog, similar to "woof woof" in English. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, children's books, and cartoons to represent a dog's bark.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "멍멍" when talking about dogs, describing their sounds, or when children imitate dogs while playing. It is informal and mostly used in spoken language or casual writing.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "멍멍 짖다": to bark (used for dogs)
  • "멍멍 소리": barking sound
  • "멍멍 하다": to make a barking sound (used when imitating dogs)

Tips

Do not confuse "멍멍" with "멍" which means a bruise or a mark on the skin. "멍멍" always refers to the sound a dog makes. When writing or speaking about a dog's bark, use "멍멍" to sound natural and clear.

Example Sentences

강아지가 멍멍 짖고 있어요.

Gangajiga meongmeong jitgo isseoyo.

The puppy is barking 'woof woof'.

아이들이 멍멍 소리를 내며 놀고 있다.

Aideuri meongmeong sorireul naemyeo nolgo itda.

The children are playing making 'woof woof' sounds.

멍멍 소리가 들리면 강아지가 근처에 있다는 뜻이에요.

Meongmeong soriga deullimyeon gangajiga geuncheoe ittdaneun tteusieyo.

If you hear a 'woof woof' sound, it means a dog is nearby.