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How do you say "heavy" in Korean?
무거운
mugeoun
In Korean, "heavy" is 무거운.
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Pronunciation
Mu-geo-un has the u vowel ㅜ at the start. Geo has the eo vowel rhyming with the u in put.
Writing and usage
무거운 has three syllable blocks. The rounded ㅜ vowel and heavy consonants suggest weight and burden.
Example sentence
무거운 짐입니다.
It's a heavy load.
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How to remember 무거운
Mu-geo-un: moo-uh-uh-un is heavy like a cow mooing. That u vowel is weighed down.
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Questions about 무거운
How do you say "heavy" in Korean?
In Korean, "heavy" is 무거운. It is a noun.
How is 무거운 written in Korean?
무거운 has three syllable blocks. The rounded ㅜ vowel and heavy consonants suggest weight and burden.
How is 무거운 used in a sentence?
Use 무거운 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 무거운 짐입니다. (It's a heavy load.).
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