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How do you say "eighteen" in Korean?
열여덟
yeoryeodeol
In Korean, "eighteen" is 열여덟.
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Pronunciation
Say 'yeo-ryuh-dul' with three syllables, 'yeol' + 'yeodeol' (eight).
Writing and usage
Three Hangul blocks: 열여덟. Native Korean compound, 'ㅓ' in middle, 'ㅂ' ends.
Example sentence
열여덟이 제 나이예요.
Eighteen is my age.
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How to remember 열여덟
Yeoryeodeol is 'ten-eight', the 'yeo' sound now appearing in the compound.
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Questions about 열여덟
How do you say "eighteen" in Korean?
In Korean, "eighteen" is 열여덟. It is a noun.
How is 열여덟 written in Korean?
Three Hangul blocks: 열여덟. Native Korean compound, 'ㅓ' in middle, 'ㅂ' ends.
How is 열여덟 used in a sentence?
Use 열여덟 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 열여덟이 제 나이예요. (Eighteen is my age.).
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