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How do you say "dirty" in Korean?
더러운
deoreoun
In Korean, "dirty" is 더러운.
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Pronunciation
Deo-reo-un has the eo sound twice. Deo rhymes with duo, and reo rhymes with duo.
Writing and usage
더러운 has three syllable blocks. The soft ㄷ consonant and the double ㄹ suggest sliminess and grime.
Example sentence
더러운 손입니다.
It's dirty hands.
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How to remember 더러운
Deo-reo-un: that duh-ruh-un rhythm sounds unclean. The soft consonants feel grimy.
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Questions about 더러운
How do you say "dirty" in Korean?
In Korean, "dirty" is 더러운. It is a noun.
How is 더러운 written in Korean?
더러운 has three syllable blocks. The soft ㄷ consonant and the double ㄹ suggest sliminess and grime.
How is 더러운 used in a sentence?
Use 더러운 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 더러운 손입니다. (It's dirty hands.).
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