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How do you say "basketball" in Korean?
농구
nonggu
In Korean, "basketball" is 농구.
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Pronunciation
Nonggu is two syllables, 'nong-goo.' Both parts are clear with a steady, bouncy rhythm.
Writing and usage
Nonggu is a native Korean term for basketball. The doubled ㄱ in the middle creates a quick sound.
Example sentence
농구 선수가 잘해요.
The basketball player is good.
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How to remember 농구
Nonggu has a bouncy, rhythmic sound like a basketball bouncing on the court.
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Questions about 농구
How do you say "basketball" in Korean?
In Korean, "basketball" is 농구. It is a noun.
How is 농구 written in Korean?
Nonggu is a native Korean term for basketball. The doubled ㄱ in the middle creates a quick sound.
How is 농구 used in a sentence?
Use 농구 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 농구 선수가 잘해요. (The basketball player is good.).
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