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How do you say "clam" in Korean?
조개
jogae
In Korean, "clam" is 조개.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it jo-gay, with the stress on the first syllable and a crisp ending.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 조개. Jo refers to shells or shellfish, and gae is a suffix meaning 'object' or 'thing'.
Example sentence
조개는 맛있는 음식이다.
Clams are delicious food.
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How to remember 조개
Jogae is the common word for any shellfish or clam, so you'll encounter it frequently in seafood contexts.
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Questions about 조개
How do you say "clam" in Korean?
In Korean, "clam" is 조개. It is a noun.
How is 조개 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 조개. Jo refers to shells or shellfish, and gae is a suffix meaning 'object' or 'thing'.
How is 조개 used in a sentence?
Use 조개 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 조개는 맛있는 음식이다. (Clams are delicious food.).
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