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How do you say "onion" in Korean?
양파
yangpa
In Korean, "onion" is 양파.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'yahng-pah' with two syllables, stress on first.
Writing and usage
양파 is two syllables. 양 means 'foreign' and 파 is a traditional Korean vegetable.
Example sentence
양파를 자르고 있어요.
I'm cutting an onion.
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How to remember 양파
양파 literally means 'foreign leaf', distinguishing it from native scallions.
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Questions about 양파
How do you say "onion" in Korean?
In Korean, "onion" is 양파. It is a noun.
How is 양파 written in Korean?
양파 is two syllables. 양 means 'foreign' and 파 is a traditional Korean vegetable.
How is 양파 used in a sentence?
Use 양파 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 양파를 자르고 있어요. (I'm cutting an onion.).
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