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How do you say "fly" in Korean?
파리
pari
In Korean, "fly" is 파리.
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Pronunciation
Say pah-ree, with the stress on the first part and a soft 'r' sound at the end.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 파리. This short, native Korean word is straightforward with no hidden compound parts.
Example sentence
파리는 음식 위에 앉는다.
Flies land on food.
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How to remember 파리
Pari sounds like it could be a French word, but it's pure Korean. The quick sound matches how flies zoom around.
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Questions about 파리
How do you say "fly" in Korean?
In Korean, "fly" is 파리. It is a noun.
How is 파리 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 파리. This short, native Korean word is straightforward with no hidden compound parts.
How is 파리 used in a sentence?
Use 파리 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 파리는 음식 위에 앉는다. (Flies land on food.).
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