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How do you say "pig" in Korean?
돼지
dwaeji
In Korean, "pig" is 돼지.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'dweh-jee' with a slight 'dw' blend at the start and stress on the first syllable.
Writing and usage
돼지 is two syllables. The first syllable 돼 is distinctive with its rounded vowel sound.
Example sentence
돼지가 진흙에서 뛰어놀아요.
The pig plays in the mud.
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How to remember 돼지
돼지 has a slightly round, cute sound that suits the plump shape of a pig.
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Questions about 돼지
How do you say "pig" in Korean?
In Korean, "pig" is 돼지. It is a noun.
How is 돼지 written in Korean?
돼지 is two syllables. The first syllable 돼 is distinctive with its rounded vowel sound.
How is 돼지 used in a sentence?
Use 돼지 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 돼지가 진흙에서 뛰어놀아요. (The pig plays in the mud.).
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