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How do you say "paper" in Korean?
종이
jongi
In Korean, "paper" is 종이.
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Pronunciation
Jongi is two syllables, 'jong-gee.' The first syllable has a nasal ending, and the second is short and light.
Writing and usage
Jongi is a simple native Korean word. The ㅉ consonant and ㅣ vowel create a distinctive sound.
Example sentence
종이가 얇아요.
The paper is thin.
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How to remember 종이
Jongi is a short, simple word. Imagine receiving a thin piece of jongi paper and feeling how light it is.
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Questions about 종이
How do you say "paper" in Korean?
In Korean, "paper" is 종이. It is a noun.
How is 종이 written in Korean?
Jongi is a simple native Korean word. The ㅉ consonant and ㅣ vowel create a distinctive sound.
How is 종이 used in a sentence?
Use 종이 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 종이가 얇아요. (The paper is thin.).
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