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How do you say "futon" in Korean?
이불
ibul
In Korean, "futon" is 이불.
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Pronunciation
I-BUL. Two syllables with stress on second. I rhymes with 'ee'.
Writing and usage
Two blocks: i (이) and bul (불). Ibul is a blanket or quilt, not a futon.
Example sentence
이불을 깔았어요.
I spread the futon/quilt.
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How to remember 이불
Ibul is bedding. Korean traditional padded quilt, similar role to futon.
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Questions about 이불
How do you say "futon" in Korean?
In Korean, "futon" is 이불. It is a noun.
How is 이불 written in Korean?
Two blocks: i (이) and bul (불). Ibul is a blanket or quilt, not a futon.
How is 이불 used in a sentence?
Use 이불 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 이불을 깔았어요. (I spread the futon/quilt.).
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