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How do you say "honey" in Korean?
꿀
kkul
In Korean, "honey" is 꿀.
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Pronunciation
Kkul, starting with a doubled k sound, rhyming with 'cool'.
Writing and usage
꿀 is one Hangul syllable. The doubled ㄲ consonant gives it a distinctive Korean sound.
Example sentence
꿀을 차에 넣었어요
I added honey to the tea.
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How to remember 꿀
Cool-kkul, honey is sweet and cool, the kkul sound is like a bee humming.
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Questions about 꿀
How do you say "honey" in Korean?
In Korean, "honey" is 꿀. It is a noun.
How is 꿀 written in Korean?
꿀 is one Hangul syllable. The doubled ㄲ consonant gives it a distinctive Korean sound.
How is 꿀 used in a sentence?
Use 꿀 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 꿀을 차에 넣었어요 (I added honey to the tea.).
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