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How do you say "fast" in Korean?
빠른
ppareun
In Korean, "fast" is 빠른.
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Pronunciation
Ppa-reun starts with a tense p sound, almost like ppa. The ae vowel ㅐ is between ay and eh.
Writing and usage
빠른 has two syllable blocks. The double consonant 빠 makes this word sound rushed and speedy.
Example sentence
빠른 자동차입니다.
It's a fast car.
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How to remember 빠른
The double p in ppa-reun makes your lips want to move fast. Say it quickly and you feel the speed.
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Questions about 빠른
How do you say "fast" in Korean?
In Korean, "fast" is 빠른. It is a noun.
How is 빠른 written in Korean?
빠른 has two syllable blocks. The double consonant 빠 makes this word sound rushed and speedy.
How is 빠른 used in a sentence?
Use 빠른 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 빠른 자동차입니다. (It's a fast car.).
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