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How do you say "mushroom" in Korean?
버섯
beoseot
In Korean, "mushroom" is 버섯.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'buh-suh-ot' with three syllables, stress on the first.
Writing and usage
버섯 is three syllables. The final 섯 rhymes with the sound of something hitting ground.
Example sentence
이 버섯은 먹을 수 있어요.
This mushroom is edible.
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How to remember 버섯
버섯 has an earthy, round sound matching a mushroom's shape.
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Questions about 버섯
How do you say "mushroom" in Korean?
In Korean, "mushroom" is 버섯. It is a noun.
How is 버섯 written in Korean?
버섯 is three syllables. The final 섯 rhymes with the sound of something hitting ground.
How is 버섯 used in a sentence?
Use 버섯 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 이 버섯은 먹을 수 있어요. (This mushroom is edible.).
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