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How do you say "bowl" in Korean?
그릇
geurut
In Korean, "bowl" is 그릇.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'guh-rut' with two syllables, stress on first.
Writing and usage
그릇 is two syllables. This dish has a simple, direct Korean name.
Example sentence
밥 그릇을 샀어요.
I bought a rice bowl.
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How to remember 그릇
그릇 sounds round and hollow, like a bowl.
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Questions about 그릇
How do you say "bowl" in Korean?
In Korean, "bowl" is 그릇. It is a noun.
How is 그릇 written in Korean?
그릇 is two syllables. This dish has a simple, direct Korean name.
How is 그릇 used in a sentence?
Use 그릇 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 밥 그릇을 샀어요. (I bought a rice bowl.).
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