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How do you say "sand" in Korean?
모래
morae
In Korean, "sand" is 모래.
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Pronunciation
Mo-RAE. Two syllables with stress on first. Mo rhymes with 'moe' and rae with 'ray'.
Writing and usage
Two blocks: mo (모) and rae (래). Morae is the native Korean word for sand.
Example sentence
모래가 따뜻해요.
The sand is warm.
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How to remember 모래
Morae is what you find at the beach. Mo can mean 'all' but here it's part of sand.
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Questions about 모래
How do you say "sand" in Korean?
In Korean, "sand" is 모래. It is a noun.
How is 모래 written in Korean?
Two blocks: mo (모) and rae (래). Morae is the native Korean word for sand.
How is 모래 used in a sentence?
Use 모래 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 모래가 따뜻해요. (The sand is warm.).
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