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How do you say "chef" in Korean?
요리사
yorisa
In Korean, "chef" is 요리사.
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Pronunciation
Yo-ri-sa rhymes with yoe-ree-suh. The o vowel ㅗ is round in yo, and ri is short.
Writing and usage
요리사 has three syllable blocks. The y blend yori is smooth, matching cooking's flow.
Example sentence
요리사는 음식을 요리합니다.
A chef cooks food.
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How to remember 요리사
Yo-ri-sa: that yoe-ree is about cooking and food. The y blend is smooth.
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Questions about 요리사
How do you say "chef" in Korean?
In Korean, "chef" is 요리사. It is a noun.
How is 요리사 written in Korean?
요리사 has three syllable blocks. The y blend yori is smooth, matching cooking's flow.
How is 요리사 used in a sentence?
Use 요리사 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 요리사는 음식을 요리합니다. (A chef cooks food.).
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