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How do you say "iron" in Korean?
철
cheol
In Korean, "iron" is 철.
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Pronunciation
Say 'chuh-ol' with two syllables, the first being very short.
Writing and usage
철 is a single syllable, though it carries weight for such an important metal.
Example sentence
철은 매우 단단해요.
Iron is very hard.
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How to remember 철
철 sounds solid and strong, matching the properties of iron.
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Questions about 철
How do you say "iron" in Korean?
In Korean, "iron" is 철. It is a noun.
How is 철 written in Korean?
철 is a single syllable, though it carries weight for such an important metal.
How is 철 used in a sentence?
Use 철 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 철은 매우 단단해요. (Iron is very hard.).
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