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How do you say "eight" in Korean?
여덟
yeodeol
In Korean, "eight" is 여덟.
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Pronunciation
Say 'yuh-dul' with two syllables, 'yuh' soft and 'dul' rhyming with 'dull.'
Writing and usage
Two Hangul blocks: 여덟. Native Korean, 'ㅓ' in middle, 'ㅂ' ends both blocks.
Example sentence
여덟 명이에요.
There are eight people.
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How to remember 여덟
Yeodeol uses the 'yeo' sound again, but with 'deol' for different numbers.
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Questions about 여덟
How do you say "eight" in Korean?
In Korean, "eight" is 여덟. It is a noun.
How is 여덟 written in Korean?
Two Hangul blocks: 여덟. Native Korean, 'ㅓ' in middle, 'ㅂ' ends both blocks.
How is 여덟 used in a sentence?
Use 여덟 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 여덟 명이에요. (There are eight people.).
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