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How do you say "safe" in Korean?
안전한
anjeonhan
In Korean, "safe" is 안전한.
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Pronunciation
An-jeon-han has the an sound at the start. Jeon uses the eo vowel rhyming with the u in put.
Writing and usage
안전한 has three syllable blocks. The first syllable an has a simple, stable ㅏ vowel that feels secure.
Example sentence
안전한 장소입니다.
It's a safe place.
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How to remember 안전한
An-jeon-han: an means safety or peace. That an start feels protected.
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Questions about 안전한
How do you say "safe" in Korean?
In Korean, "safe" is 안전한. It is a noun.
How is 안전한 written in Korean?
안전한 has three syllable blocks. The first syllable an has a simple, stable ㅏ vowel that feels secure.
How is 안전한 used in a sentence?
Use 안전한 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 안전한 장소입니다. (It's a safe place.).
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