How do you say "durable" in Korean?

내구성

naeguseong

Adjective Hangul

In Korean, "durable" is 내구성 (naeguseong).

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Pronunciation

Naeguseong flows as NAE-gu-seong, with the nae syllable sounding like 'nay' and a nasal ending on seong.

Writing and usage

내구성 is written using hangul. It's a adjective, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

이 부츠는 튼튼하고 내구성이 뛰어납니다.

i bucheuneun teunteunhago naeguseongi ttwieonapnida.

These boots are strong and durable.

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How to remember 내구성

Naeguseong can sound like 'nay, goo, song' -- something so durable it survives even a sticky mess of goo.

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Questions about 내구성

How do you pronounce 내구성?

Naeguseong flows as NAE-gu-seong, with the nae syllable sounding like 'nay' and a nasal ending on seong.

Is 내구성 formal or casual?

내구성 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 내구성 written in Korean?

내구성 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as naeguseong.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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