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How do you say "big" in Korean?
큰
keun
In Korean, "big" is 큰.
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Pronunciation
Rhymes with keun. This one is short and punchy, just two syllables.
Writing and usage
큰 has only two syllable blocks. The ㅡ vowel (shaped like a line) appears in both blocks, making it compact.
Example sentence
큰 집입니다.
It's a big house.
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How to remember 큰
Keun rhymes with keen, and something keen is sharp and impressive, just like something big.
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Questions about 큰
How do you say "big" in Korean?
In Korean, "big" is 큰. It is a noun.
How is 큰 written in Korean?
큰 has only two syllable blocks. The ㅡ vowel (shaped like a line) appears in both blocks, making it compact.
How is 큰 used in a sentence?
Use 큰 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 큰 집입니다. (It's a big house.).
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