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How do you say "backpack" in Korean?
배낭
baenang
In Korean, "backpack" is 배낭.
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Pronunciation
Baenang is two syllables, 'bae-nahng.' The stress is on the first, and the final nasal sound is soft.
Writing and usage
Baenang is a native Korean word. The ㄴ in the middle and ㄹ at the end show typical Korean consonant patterns.
Example sentence
배낭에 책을 넣어요.
I put books in my backpack.
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How to remember 배낭
Baenang sounds like you're saying 'bay' and then 'nang,' and the light, flowing sound matches a backpack's easy feel.
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Questions about 배낭
How do you say "backpack" in Korean?
In Korean, "backpack" is 배낭. It is a noun.
How is 배낭 written in Korean?
Baenang is a native Korean word. The ㄴ in the middle and ㄹ at the end show typical Korean consonant patterns.
How is 배낭 used in a sentence?
Use 배낭 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 배낭에 책을 넣어요. (I put books in my backpack.).
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