How do you say "pine" in Korean?

소나무

sonamu

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "pine" is 소나무 (sonamu).

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Pronunciation

Break "sonamu" into its syllables and read them at a steady pace, keeping the vowels short until the last one, which trails off softly.

Writing and usage

소나무 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

숲속에서 소나무는 신선한 향기가 났다.

supsogeseo sonamuneun sinseonhan hyanggiga natda.

The pine smelled fresh in the forest.

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How to remember 소나무

Link the sound of "sonamu" to any English word it faintly echoes, then picture a pine standing next to it.

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Questions about 소나무

How do you pronounce 소나무?

Break "sonamu" into its syllables and read them at a steady pace, keeping the vowels short until the last one, which trails off softly.

Is 소나무 formal or casual?

소나무 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 소나무 written in Korean?

소나무 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as sonamu.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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