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How do you say "fox" in Korean?
여우
yeou
In Korean, "fox" is 여우.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'yuh-oo' with a soft 'y' and two syllables that blend together.
Writing and usage
여우 is two syllables with the first part having a relaxed vowel sound.
Example sentence
여우는 매우 똑똑해요.
Foxes are very clever.
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How to remember 여우
여우 has a crafty, sly sound fitting for a fox's clever nature.
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Questions about 여우
How do you say "fox" in Korean?
In Korean, "fox" is 여우. It is a noun.
How is 여우 written in Korean?
여우 is two syllables with the first part having a relaxed vowel sound.
How is 여우 used in a sentence?
Use 여우 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 여우는 매우 똑똑해요. (Foxes are very clever.).
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