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How do you say "lamb" in Korean?
양
yang
In Korean, "lamb" is 양.
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Pronunciation
Say 'yahng' exactly as you would the word for sheep, since lamb and sheep share the same word.
Writing and usage
양 is one syllable, used for both sheep and lamb in Korean depending on context.
Example sentence
어린 양이 엄마를 따라다닌다.
A lamb follows its mother.
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How to remember 양
양 covers both sheep and lamb, so the context tells you if it's the parent or baby.
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Questions about 양
How do you say "lamb" in Korean?
In Korean, "lamb" is 양. It is a noun.
How is 양 written in Korean?
양 is one syllable, used for both sheep and lamb in Korean depending on context.
How is 양 used in a sentence?
Use 양 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 어린 양이 엄마를 따라다닌다. (A lamb follows its mother.).
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