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How do you say "quiet" in Korean?
조용한
joyonghan
In Korean, "quiet" is 조용한.
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Pronunciation
Jo-yong-han has a j sound and the y blend yong. The o vowel ㅗ is closed and still.
Writing and usage
조용한 has three syllable blocks. The y blend and round ㅗ vowel create a hushed, peaceful sound.
Example sentence
조용한 도서관입니다.
It's a quiet library.
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How to remember 조용한
Jo-yong-han: that yong blends smoothly like silence itself. The o vowel doesn't make noise.
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Questions about 조용한
How do you say "quiet" in Korean?
In Korean, "quiet" is 조용한. It is a noun.
How is 조용한 written in Korean?
조용한 has three syllable blocks. The y blend and round ㅗ vowel create a hushed, peaceful sound.
How is 조용한 used in a sentence?
Use 조용한 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 조용한 도서관입니다. (It's a quiet library.).
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