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How do you say "garlic" in Korean?
마늘
maneul
In Korean, "garlic" is 마늘.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'mah-neul' with two syllables, stress on first.
Writing and usage
마늘 is two syllables. This pungent ingredient has a direct, simple name.
Example sentence
마늘은 맛있어요.
Garlic is delicious.
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How to remember 마늘
마늘 sounds pungent itself, fitting for garlic's strong aroma.
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Questions about 마늘
How do you say "garlic" in Korean?
In Korean, "garlic" is 마늘. It is a noun.
How is 마늘 written in Korean?
마늘 is two syllables. This pungent ingredient has a direct, simple name.
How is 마늘 used in a sentence?
Use 마늘 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 마늘은 맛있어요. (Garlic is delicious.).
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