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How do you say "hard (durable)" in Korean?
튼튼한
teunteunhan
In Korean, "hard (durable)" is 튼튼한.
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Pronunciation
Teun-teun-han has a repeating teun sound. The ㅡ vowel ㅡ is neutral and tight, appearing in both syllables.
Writing and usage
튼튼한 has three syllable blocks with the same opening 튼 repeated twice, showing strength through repetition.
Example sentence
튼튼한 의자입니다.
It's a durable chair.
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How to remember 튼튼한
Teun-teun sounds like something solid getting tapped twice. That repetition means durable and strong.
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Questions about 튼튼한
How do you say "hard (durable)" in Korean?
In Korean, "hard (durable)" is 튼튼한. It is a noun.
How is 튼튼한 written in Korean?
튼튼한 has three syllable blocks with the same opening 튼 repeated twice, showing strength through repetition.
How is 튼튼한 used in a sentence?
Use 튼튼한 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 튼튼한 의자입니다. (It's a durable chair.).
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