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How do you say "selfish" in Korean?
이기적인
igijeogin
In Korean, "selfish" is 이기적인.
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Pronunciation
I-gi-jeo-gin uses five syllables in parts. The i at the start is short, and gi is basic.
Writing and usage
이기적인 has four syllable blocks. The word starts with the ㅣ vowel and uses the jeo blend.
Example sentence
이기적인 행동입니다.
It's a selfish action.
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How to remember 이기적인
I-gi: that ee-ghee is self, self, self. Self-centered and selfish.
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Questions about 이기적인
How do you say "selfish" in Korean?
In Korean, "selfish" is 이기적인. It is a noun.
How is 이기적인 written in Korean?
이기적인 has four syllable blocks. The word starts with the ㅣ vowel and uses the jeo blend.
How is 이기적인 used in a sentence?
Use 이기적인 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 이기적인 행동입니다. (It's a selfish action.).
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