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How do you say "easy" in Korean?
쉬운
swiun
In Korean, "easy" is 쉬운.
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Pronunciation
Swi-un rhymes with sway-oon. The wi vowel ㅟ is made with a w-shaped mouth, and un rhymes with dune.
Writing and usage
쉬운 has two syllable blocks. The ㅟ vowel is rare and gives this word an effortless, light quality.
Example sentence
쉬운 문제입니다.
It's an easy problem.
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How to remember 쉬운
Swi-un: easy as pie, swee-uh easy. That wi vowel flows without effort.
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Questions about 쉬운
How do you say "easy" in Korean?
In Korean, "easy" is 쉬운. It is a noun.
How is 쉬운 written in Korean?
쉬운 has two syllable blocks. The ㅟ vowel is rare and gives this word an effortless, light quality.
How is 쉬운 used in a sentence?
Use 쉬운 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 쉬운 문제입니다. (It's an easy problem.).
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