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How do you say "apple" in Korean?
사과
sagwa
In Korean, "apple" is 사과.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'sah-gwah' with two syllables, stress on the first.
Writing and usage
사과 is two syllables. This common fruit has a familiar, friendly sound.
Example sentence
빨간 사과를 먹었어요.
I ate a red apple.
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How to remember 사과
사과 sounds sweet and round, like an apple's shape.
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- shopping cart 쇼핑 카트 syoping kateu
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Questions about 사과
How do you say "apple" in Korean?
In Korean, "apple" is 사과. It is a noun.
How is 사과 written in Korean?
사과 is two syllables. This common fruit has a familiar, friendly sound.
How is 사과 used in a sentence?
Use 사과 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 빨간 사과를 먹었어요. (I ate a red apple.).
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