How do you say "second" in Korean?

둘째

duljjae

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "second" is 둘째 (duljjae).

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Pronunciation

Say “duljjae” with a flat, even rhythm rather than an English up-down stress pattern — every syllable gets roughly equal time.

Writing and usage

둘째 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그는 아슬아슬하게 2위를 차지했다.

geuneun aseuraseulhage 2wireul chajihaetda.

He came in second by a hair.

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How to remember 둘째

Attach “duljjae” to a runner arriving a split second late in your mind, as if the word itself were a label stuck on that image.

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Questions about 둘째

How do you pronounce 둘째?

Say “duljjae” with a flat, even rhythm rather than an English up-down stress pattern — every syllable gets roughly equal time.

Is 둘째 formal or casual?

둘째 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 둘째 written in Korean?

둘째 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as duljjae.

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