How do you say "cactus" in Korean?

선인장

seoninjang

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "cactus" is 선인장 (seoninjang).

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Pronunciation

Sound out "seoninjang" slowly at first, syllable by syllable, then speed it up into one smooth, connected word.

Writing and usage

선인장 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

선인장은 건조한 사막에서 자랐다.

seoninjangeun geonjohan samageseo jaratda.

The cactus grew in the dry desert.

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How to remember 선인장

Notice the shape of "seoninjang" on the page and let that odd little sound-image act as your handle on the word.

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Questions about 선인장

How do you pronounce 선인장?

Sound out "seoninjang" slowly at first, syllable by syllable, then speed it up into one smooth, connected word.

Is 선인장 formal or casual?

선인장 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 선인장 written in Korean?

선인장 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as seoninjang.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Cactus" in other languages

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