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How do you say "bright" in Korean?
밝은
balkgeun
In Korean, "bright" is 밝은.
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Pronunciation
Balk-geun rhymes with bulk-gun. The al vowel ㅏ is bright, and the k sound is sharp.
Writing and usage
밝은 has two syllable blocks. The ㅐ vowel ㅏ in balk is open and luminous, fitting brightness.
Example sentence
밝은 불입니다.
It's a bright light.
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How to remember 밝은
Balk-geun: balk means to stop, but here it means bright like a bright light bulking up. The a vowel is shining.
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Questions about 밝은
How do you say "bright" in Korean?
In Korean, "bright" is 밝은. It is a noun.
How is 밝은 written in Korean?
밝은 has two syllable blocks. The ㅐ vowel ㅏ in balk is open and luminous, fitting brightness.
How is 밝은 used in a sentence?
Use 밝은 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 밝은 불입니다. (It's a bright light.).
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