How do you say "several" in Korean?

여러 명

yeoreo myeong

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "several" is 여러 명 (yeoreo myeong).

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Pronunciation

Break “yeoreo myeong” into 3 beats: yeo-reo- myeo, keeping each chunk crisp so it doesn't blur together.

Writing and usage

여러 명 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

이번 달에 여러 권의 책을 읽었어요.

ibeon dare yeoreo gwonui chaegeul ilgeosseoyo.

She read several books this month.

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How to remember 여러 명

The syllables of “yeoreo myeong” sound like a small stack of borrowed books, so whenever you picture that, the Korean word should surface with it.

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Questions about 여러 명

How do you pronounce 여러 명?

Break “yeoreo myeong” into 3 beats: yeo-reo- myeo, keeping each chunk crisp so it doesn't blur together.

Is 여러 명 formal or casual?

여러 명 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 여러 명 written in Korean?

여러 명 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as yeoreo myeong.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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