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How do you say "breakfast" in Korean?
아침
achim
In Korean, "breakfast" is 아침.
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Pronunciation
Say ah-chim, with the stress on the first syllable and a soft ending.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 아침. This native Korean word is simple and ancient.
Example sentence
아침을 먹었다.
I ate breakfast.
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How to remember 아침
Achim is the everyday word for breakfast, one of the first words Korean learners encounter.
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- menu 메뉴 Menyu
- plate 접시 jeobsi
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Questions about 아침
How do you say "breakfast" in Korean?
In Korean, "breakfast" is 아침. It is a noun.
How is 아침 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 아침. This native Korean word is simple and ancient.
How is 아침 used in a sentence?
Use 아침 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 아침을 먹었다. (I ate breakfast.).
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