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How do you say "folder" in Korean?
서류철
seoryucheol
In Korean, "folder" is 서류철.
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Pronunciation
Seoryucheol is three syllables, 'suh-ryu-chul.' The stress is on the first, with even flow.
Writing and usage
Seoryucheol combines seoryu (documents) with cheol (iron, by extension, a holder or classifier).
Example sentence
서류철에 서류를 넣어요.
I put documents in a folder.
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How to remember 서류철
Seoryu means documents and cheol suggests a container or holder for keeping things organized.
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Questions about 서류철
How do you say "folder" in Korean?
In Korean, "folder" is 서류철. It is a noun.
How is 서류철 written in Korean?
Seoryucheol combines seoryu (documents) with cheol (iron, by extension, a holder or classifier).
How is 서류철 used in a sentence?
Use 서류철 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 서류철에 서류를 넣어요. (I put documents in a folder.).
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