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How do you say "rich" in Korean?
부자한
bujahan
In Korean, "rich" is 부자한.
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Pronunciation
Bu-ja-han has the u vowel ㅜ at the start, which is rounded and generous. Ja is a bright a vowel.
Writing and usage
부자한 has three syllable blocks. The rounded ㅜ vowel suggests abundance and fullness of wealth.
Example sentence
부자한 집입니다.
It's a rich house.
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How to remember 부자한
Bu-ja-han: boo-jah sounds like someone wealthy and pampered. That u vowel is plump with money.
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Questions about 부자한
How do you say "rich" in Korean?
In Korean, "rich" is 부자한. It is a noun.
How is 부자한 written in Korean?
부자한 has three syllable blocks. The rounded ㅜ vowel suggests abundance and fullness of wealth.
How is 부자한 used in a sentence?
Use 부자한 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 부자한 집입니다. (It's a rich house.).
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