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How do you say "sea" in Korean?

바다

bada

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "sea" is 바다.

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Pronunciation

Say 'ba-da' with two syllables, both short and snappy.

Writing and usage

Two Hangul blocks: 바다. Native Korean, 'ㅂ' starts, 'ㅁ' ends second block.

Example sentence

바다가 아름답다.

The sea is beautiful.

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How to remember 바다

Bada is a simple, poetic word for the sea in Korean.

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Questions about 바다

How do you say "sea" in Korean?

In Korean, "sea" is 바다. It is a noun.

How is 바다 written in Korean?

Two Hangul blocks: 바다. Native Korean, 'ㅂ' starts, 'ㅁ' ends second block.

How is 바다 used in a sentence?

Use 바다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 바다가 아름답다. (The sea is beautiful.).

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