Korean Dictionary
How to say “Magpie” in Korean
까치
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Usage & Context
Korea's national bird — a black and white corvid considered a symbol of good luck and glad tidings. 까치가 울면 반가운 손님이 온다 (when a magpie calls, a welcome guest comes) is a common Korean saying. Featured prominently in Korean folk art (민화). The New Year's Day holiday (설날) is also called 까치설날.
Example Sentence
까치 소리를 들으면 좋은 소식이 있을 거라고 해요.
They say if you hear a magpie call, there will be good news.
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