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How do you say "cheap" in Korean?
싸구려
ssaguryeo
In Korean, "cheap" is 싸구려.
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Pronunciation
Ssa-gu-ryeo has a tense double s at the start. The a vowel ㅏ is bright and open. Ryeo has the y blend.
Writing and usage
싸구려 has three syllable blocks. The double consonant 싸 shows emphasis, and the word has a dismissive, cheap quality.
Example sentence
싸구려 가격입니다.
It's a cheap price.
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How to remember 싸구려
Ssa-gu-ryeo sounds dismissive and quick, like brushing off something cheap.
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Questions about 싸구려
How do you say "cheap" in Korean?
In Korean, "cheap" is 싸구려. It is a noun.
How is 싸구려 written in Korean?
싸구려 has three syllable blocks. The double consonant 싸 shows emphasis, and the word has a dismissive, cheap quality.
How is 싸구려 used in a sentence?
Use 싸구려 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 싸구려 가격입니다. (It's a cheap price.).
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