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How do you say "carp" in Korean?
잉어
ingeo
In Korean, "carp" is 잉어.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ing-uh' with two syllables, the first starting with a nasal sound.
Writing and usage
잉어 is two syllables. This is a common freshwater fish name in Korean cuisine.
Example sentence
잉어는 맛있어요.
Carp is delicious.
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How to remember 잉어
잉어 sounds flowing and liquid, fitting for a fish.
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Questions about 잉어
How do you say "carp" in Korean?
In Korean, "carp" is 잉어. It is a noun.
How is 잉어 written in Korean?
잉어 is two syllables. This is a common freshwater fish name in Korean cuisine.
How is 잉어 used in a sentence?
Use 잉어 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 잉어는 맛있어요. (Carp is delicious.).
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