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How do you say "dark" in Korean?
어두운
eoduun
In Korean, "dark" is 어두운.
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Pronunciation
Eo-du-un has the eo vowel at the start rhyming with the u in put. Du is like doo, and un rhymes with dune.
Writing and usage
어두운 has three syllable blocks. The ㄷ consonant and dark vowels ㅓ suggest the absence of light.
Example sentence
어두운 밤입니다.
It's a dark night.
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How to remember 어두운
Eo-du-un: that uh-duh-uh darkness is deep. The dark eo vowel sets the tone.
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Questions about 어두운
How do you say "dark" in Korean?
In Korean, "dark" is 어두운. It is a noun.
How is 어두운 written in Korean?
어두운 has three syllable blocks. The ㄷ consonant and dark vowels ㅓ suggest the absence of light.
How is 어두운 used in a sentence?
Use 어두운 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 어두운 밤입니다. (It's a dark night.).
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