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How do you say "martial arts" in Korean?
무술
musul
In Korean, "martial arts" is 무술.
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Pronunciation
Musul is two syllables, 'moo-sool.' Both parts are full and round, with stress on first.
Writing and usage
Musul uses ㅜ twice, creating a very rounded sound throughout the word.
Example sentence
무술을 배워요.
I learn martial arts.
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How to remember 무술
Musul relates to martial training and combat skills. It's a term for fighting arts and traditions.
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Questions about 무술
How do you say "martial arts" in Korean?
In Korean, "martial arts" is 무술. It is a noun.
How is 무술 written in Korean?
Musul uses ㅜ twice, creating a very rounded sound throughout the word.
How is 무술 used in a sentence?
Use 무술 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 무술을 배워요. (I learn martial arts.).
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"Martial arts" in other languages
- Japanese 武道 (budō)
- Chinese 武术 (wǔ shù)
- Spanish las artes marciales
- Spanish (Latin America) las artes marciales
- French les arts martiaux
- German der Kampfsport
- Italian le arti marziali
- Russian боевые исскуства (boevye isskustva)
- Greek οι πολεμικές τέχνες (i polemikes tehnes)
- Arabic فنون الدفاع عن النفس (finoon ildifaeA Aan ilnafs)
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