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How do you say "one hundred" in Korean?
백
baek
In Korean, "one hundred" is 백.
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Pronunciation
Say 'baek' as a single sharp syllable, pronounced like 'beck' with the mouth shape of 'bay'.
Writing and usage
백 is just one syllable block. It contains the 'b' consonant, 'ae' vowel diphthong, and 'k' final consonant.
Example sentence
백 개예요.
It's one hundred of them.
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How to remember 백
One hundred is simply 'baek' (백), the easiest number word to say in Korean.
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Questions about 백
How do you say "one hundred" in Korean?
In Korean, "one hundred" is 백. It is a noun.
How is 백 written in Korean?
백 is just one syllable block. It contains the 'b' consonant, 'ae' vowel diphthong, and 'k' final consonant.
How is 백 used in a sentence?
Use 백 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 백 개예요. (It's one hundred of them.).
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