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How do you say "mussel" in Korean?
홍합
honghap
In Korean, "mussel" is 홍합 (honghap).
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Pronunciation
"honghap" rolls off the tongue once you keep the syllables tight and don't linger on any single vowel sound.
Writing and usage
홍합 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
홍합은 바위에 꼭 붙어 있었다.
honghabeun bawie kkok buteo isseotda.
The mussel clung tightly to the rock.
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How to remember 홍합
Say "honghap" and picture the mussel exaggerated to a cartoonish size so the sound has something big to stick to.
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Questions about 홍합
How do you pronounce 홍합?
"honghap" rolls off the tongue once you keep the syllables tight and don't linger on any single vowel sound.
Is 홍합 formal or casual?
홍합 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 홍합 written in Korean?
홍합 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as honghap.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Mussel" in other languages
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