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How do you say "beef" in Korean?
소고기
sogogi
In Korean, "beef" is 소고기.
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Pronunciation
Say so-go-gee, with the stress on the first syllable and a light roll.
Writing and usage
Three syllable blocks: 소고기. So means cow, gogi means meat.
Example sentence
소고기는 비싸다.
Beef is expensive.
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How to remember 소고기
Sogogi literally means 'cow meat', so you can picture a cow when you hear the word.
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Questions about 소고기
How do you say "beef" in Korean?
In Korean, "beef" is 소고기. It is a noun.
How is 소고기 written in Korean?
Three syllable blocks: 소고기. So means cow, gogi means meat.
How is 소고기 used in a sentence?
Use 소고기 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 소고기는 비싸다. (Beef is expensive.).
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