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How do you say "oat" in Korean?
귀리
gwiri
In Korean, "oat" is 귀리 (gwiri).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce “gwiri” in gwir-i, keeping each syllable short and even, the way a metronome ticks.
Writing and usage
귀리 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
아침으로 귀리 한 그릇을 먹었어.
achimeuro gwiri han geureuseul meogeosseo.
He ate a bowl of oats for breakfast.
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How to remember 귀리
“gwiri” sounds a bit like a warm bowl steaming on a breakfast table, which makes it easy to recall.
Related words
- toast 토스트 toseuteu
- cereal 시리얼 sirieol
- pancake 팬케이크 paenkeikeu
- omelet 오믈렛 omeulret
- broth 육수 yuksu
- gravy 그레이비 geureibi
- sauce 소스 soseu
- dressing 드레싱 deuresing
- marinade 마리네이드 marineideu
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Questions about 귀리
How do you pronounce 귀리?
Pronounce “gwiri” in gwir-i, keeping each syllable short and even, the way a metronome ticks.
Is 귀리 formal or casual?
귀리 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 귀리 written in Korean?
귀리 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as gwiri.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Oat" in other languages
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