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How do you say "piranha" in Korean?
피라냐
piranya
In Korean, "piranha" is 피라냐.
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Pronunciation
Say 'pee-rah-nyuh' with three syllables, stress on the first.
Writing and usage
피라냐 is four syllables, a direct transliteration of the Spanish-origin word.
Example sentence
피라냐는 위험해요.
Piranhas are dangerous.
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How to remember 피라냐
피라냐 follows English pronunciation closely since it's a borrowed word.
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Questions about 피라냐
How do you say "piranha" in Korean?
In Korean, "piranha" is 피라냐. It is a noun.
How is 피라냐 written in Korean?
피라냐 is four syllables, a direct transliteration of the Spanish-origin word.
How is 피라냐 used in a sentence?
Use 피라냐 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 피라냐는 위험해요. (Piranhas are dangerous.).
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