Korean Sound Words
꼬끼오
kkokkio · sound word
What it means
A rooster's crow.
When you'd use it
Dawn on a farm, or teasing someone for waking up very early.
Closest English
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Example
할머니 댁에선 꼬끼오 소리에 눈을 떠요.At grandma's, I wake up to the rooster crowing.
Frequently asked questions
What does 꼬끼오 (kkokkio) mean in Korean?
꼬끼오 (kkokkio) is a Korean sound word: a rooster's crow.
What is 꼬끼오 in English?
The closest English equivalent is “Cock-a-doodle-doo”.
When do Koreans say 꼬끼오?
Typical use: dawn on a farm, or teasing someone for waking up very early.
How do you use 꼬끼오 in a sentence?
“할머니 댁에선 꼬끼오 소리에 눈을 떠요.” means “At grandma's, I wake up to the rooster crowing.”