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How do you say "forty-five" in Korean?
사십오
sa sip o
In Korean, "forty-five" is 사십오.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce 'sah ship oh' where the 'oh' is a round mouth vowel, distinct from the 'sah' sounds.
Writing and usage
사십오 has four syllable blocks. The final 오 contains just the 'o' vowel with no consonant.
Example sentence
사십오 분 기다렸어요.
I waited forty-five minutes.
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How to remember 사십오
Forty and five: the 'oh' sound at the end stands out and feels complete.
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Questions about 사십오
How do you say "forty-five" in Korean?
In Korean, "forty-five" is 사십오. It is a noun.
How is 사십오 written in Korean?
사십오 has four syllable blocks. The final 오 contains just the 'o' vowel with no consonant.
How is 사십오 used in a sentence?
Use 사십오 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 사십오 분 기다렸어요. (I waited forty-five minutes.).
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