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How do you say "old (thing)" in Korean?
오래된
oraedoen
In Korean, "old (thing)" is 오래된.
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Pronunciation
O-rae-doen has the a vowel ㅏ in rae, which is bright and open. Doen rhymes with dune.
Writing and usage
오래된 has three syllable blocks. The ㅏ vowel in rae is bold, and the past adjective ending doen shows completed state.
Example sentence
오래된 책입니다.
It's an old book.
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How to remember 오래된
O-rae: that o-rae has grown old over time. The a vowel sounds aged and weathered.
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Questions about 오래된
How do you say "old (thing)" in Korean?
In Korean, "old (thing)" is 오래된. It is a noun.
How is 오래된 written in Korean?
오래된 has three syllable blocks. The ㅏ vowel in rae is bold, and the past adjective ending doen shows completed state.
How is 오래된 used in a sentence?
Use 오래된 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 오래된 책입니다. (It's an old book.).
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