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How do you say "rice" in Korean?
쌀
ssal
In Korean, "rice" is 쌀.
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Pronunciation
Simply say 'sahl' with one syllable, the double s crisp.
Writing and usage
쌀 is a single syllable with a distinctive double consonant.
Example sentence
쌀을 요리해요.
I cook rice.
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How to remember 쌀
쌀 is short and essential, the heart of Korean cuisine.
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Questions about 쌀
How do you say "rice" in Korean?
In Korean, "rice" is 쌀. It is a noun.
How is 쌀 written in Korean?
쌀 is a single syllable with a distinctive double consonant.
How is 쌀 used in a sentence?
Use 쌀 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 쌀을 요리해요. (I cook rice.).
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