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How do you say "clean" in Korean?
깨끗한
kkaekkeuthan
In Korean, "clean" is 깨끗한.
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Pronunciation
Kkae-kkeut-han starts with a tight double k. The ae vowel ㅐ sounds like the a in cat.
Writing and usage
깨끗한 has three syllable blocks. Both double consonants kkae and kkeu give this word a crisp, sharp feel.
Example sentence
깨끗한 방입니다.
It's a clean room.
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How to remember 깨끗한
The double k-k-k sounds like scrubbing. Imagine cleaning surfaces with that crisp, sharp sound.
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Questions about 깨끗한
How do you say "clean" in Korean?
In Korean, "clean" is 깨끗한. It is a noun.
How is 깨끗한 written in Korean?
깨끗한 has three syllable blocks. Both double consonants kkae and kkeu give this word a crisp, sharp feel.
How is 깨끗한 used in a sentence?
Use 깨끗한 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 깨끗한 방입니다. (It's a clean room.).
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