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How do you say "banana" in Korean?
바나나
banana
In Korean, "banana" is 바나나.
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Pronunciation
Say 'bah-nah-nah' exactly like English, two clear syllables.
Writing and usage
바나나 is four syllables, a straightforward transliteration.
Example sentence
바나나는 노래요.
Bananas are yellow.
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How to remember 바나나
바나나 sounds exactly like the English word, making it easy.
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Questions about 바나나
How do you say "banana" in Korean?
In Korean, "banana" is 바나나. It is a noun.
How is 바나나 written in Korean?
바나나 is four syllables, a straightforward transliteration.
How is 바나나 used in a sentence?
Use 바나나 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 바나나는 노래요. (Bananas are yellow.).
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