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How do you say "hardworking" in Korean?
근면한
geunmohan
In Korean, "hardworking" is 근면한.
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Pronunciation
Geun-mo-han has a hard g sound. The eu vowel ㅡ is tight, and mo has the o vowel ㅗ.
Writing and usage
근면한 has three syllable blocks. The tight ㅡ vowel shows focus and dedication.
Example sentence
근면한 학생입니다.
It's a hardworking student.
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How to remember 근면한
Geun-mo-han: gun means strength or work, and mo means diligent. The hard g is forceful labor.
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Questions about 근면한
How do you say "hardworking" in Korean?
In Korean, "hardworking" is 근면한. It is a noun.
How is 근면한 written in Korean?
근면한 has three syllable blocks. The tight ㅡ vowel shows focus and dedication.
How is 근면한 used in a sentence?
Use 근면한 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 근면한 학생입니다. (It's a hardworking student.).
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