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How do you say "cold" in Korean?
추운
chuun
In Korean, "cold" is 추운.
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Pronunciation
Chu-un rhymes with choo-oon. The u vowel ㅜ is rounded like an o, and the double u extends the sound.
Writing and usage
추운 has two syllable blocks. The ㅜ vowel is cold and withdrawn, perfectly matching the meaning.
Example sentence
추운 날씨입니다.
It's cold weather.
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How to remember 추운
Chu-un: brrr, that u sound shivers. Say it slowly and shiver with the cold.
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Questions about 추운
How do you say "cold" in Korean?
In Korean, "cold" is 추운. It is a noun.
How is 추운 written in Korean?
추운 has two syllable blocks. The ㅜ vowel is cold and withdrawn, perfectly matching the meaning.
How is 추운 used in a sentence?
Use 추운 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 추운 날씨입니다. (It's cold weather.).
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