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How do you say "horse" in Korean?
말
mal
In Korean, "horse" is 말.
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Pronunciation
Simply say 'mahl' with one clear syllable, rhyming with 'call'.
Writing and usage
말 is a single syllable block, one of the shortest animal names.
Example sentence
말이 빠르게 뛴다.
A horse runs fast.
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How to remember 말
말 is so short it's like the quick neigh of a horse.
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Questions about 말
How do you say "horse" in Korean?
In Korean, "horse" is 말. It is a noun.
How is 말 written in Korean?
말 is a single syllable block, one of the shortest animal names.
How is 말 used in a sentence?
Use 말 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 말이 빠르게 뛴다. (A horse runs fast.).
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