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How do you say "hot water" in Korean?
뜨거운 물
tteugeoun mul
In Korean, "hot water" is 뜨거운 물.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ttuh-guh-oon mool,' stressing the first syllable. The double 't' makes a quick, tight sound.
Writing and usage
Tteugeoum mul is two words. The first word shows the doubled consonant ㄸ which gives it a crisp pronunciation.
Example sentence
뜨거운 물로 목욕해요.
I bathe in hot water.
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How to remember 뜨거운 물
The double 't' sound in tteugeoum reminds you of how hot things sizzle and pop.
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Questions about 뜨거운 물
How do you say "hot water" in Korean?
In Korean, "hot water" is 뜨거운 물. It is a noun.
How is 뜨거운 물 written in Korean?
Tteugeoum mul is two words. The first word shows the doubled consonant ㄸ which gives it a crisp pronunciation.
How is 뜨거운 물 used in a sentence?
Use 뜨거운 물 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 뜨거운 물로 목욕해요. (I bathe in hot water.).
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