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How do you say "right (correct)" in Korean?
옳은
otgeun
In Korean, "right (correct)" is 옳은.
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Pronunciation
Ot-geun rhymes with ought-gun. The o vowel ㅗ is round, and geun uses the hard g.
Writing and usage
옳은 has two syllable blocks. The round ㅗ vowel suggests correctness and wholeness.
Example sentence
옳은 답입니다.
It's a right answer.
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How to remember 옳은
Ot-geun: ought is right, and ot sounds like ought. That o vowel is round and correct.
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Questions about 옳은
How do you say "right (correct)" in Korean?
In Korean, "right (correct)" is 옳은. It is a noun.
How is 옳은 written in Korean?
옳은 has two syllable blocks. The round ㅗ vowel suggests correctness and wholeness.
How is 옳은 used in a sentence?
Use 옳은 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 옳은 답입니다. (It's a right answer.).
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