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How do you say "open" in Korean?
열린
yeollin
In Korean, "open" is 열린.
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Pronunciation
Yeol-lin rhymes with yule-in. The eo vowel in yeol is like the u in put, and the double l appears.
Writing and usage
열린 has two syllable blocks. The ㅣ vowel in lin is the sharpest i-sound, conveying openness.
Example sentence
열린 문입니다.
It's an open door.
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How to remember 열린
Yeol-lin: think of something open, like a yeol-lin door swinging wide.
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Questions about 열린
How do you say "open" in Korean?
In Korean, "open" is 열린. It is a noun.
How is 열린 written in Korean?
열린 has two syllable blocks. The ㅣ vowel in lin is the sharpest i-sound, conveying openness.
How is 열린 used in a sentence?
Use 열린 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 열린 문입니다. (It's an open door.).
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