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How do you say "expensive" in Korean?
비싼
bisseun
In Korean, "expensive" is 비싼.
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Pronunciation
Bis-seun rhymes with miss-sun. The i vowel ㅣ is tight and sharp, and the double s emphasizes cost.
Writing and usage
비싼 has two syllable blocks. The double consonant ss makes this word sound harsh and costly.
Example sentence
비싼 선물입니다.
It's an expensive gift.
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How to remember 비싼
Bis-seun: that bis sound is like money, bis-bis-bis. The double s hisses the price.
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Questions about 비싼
How do you say "expensive" in Korean?
In Korean, "expensive" is 비싼. It is a noun.
How is 비싼 written in Korean?
비싼 has two syllable blocks. The double consonant ss makes this word sound harsh and costly.
How is 비싼 used in a sentence?
Use 비싼 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 비싼 선물입니다. (It's an expensive gift.).
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