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How do you say "music" in Korean?
음악
eumak
In Korean, "music" is 음악.
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Pronunciation
Eumak is two syllables, 'um-ahk.' The first part is nasal and open, the second is crisp.
Writing and usage
Eumak combines eum (sound, music) with ak (enjoyment, music). It uses ㅁ which creates a resonant quality.
Example sentence
음악을 들어요.
I listen to music.
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How to remember 음악
Eum relates to sound and ak to music, so music is the sound of joy and beauty.
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Questions about 음악
How do you say "music" in Korean?
In Korean, "music" is 음악. It is a noun.
How is 음악 written in Korean?
Eumak combines eum (sound, music) with ak (enjoyment, music). It uses ㅁ which creates a resonant quality.
How is 음악 used in a sentence?
Use 음악 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 음악을 들어요. (I listen to music.).
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