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How do you say "shoes" in Korean?
신발
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In Korean, "shoes" is 신발.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'shin-BAHL', with stress on the second syllable and a soft 'h' at the start of the second part.
Writing and usage
신발 uses two syllable blocks. The first 신 ends with 'n', a common ending in Korean.
Example sentence
나의 신발이 새로워요.
My shoes are new.
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How to remember 신발
신발 sounds a bit like 'shin-ball' if you roll the syllables together. Your feet (shins included) go into shoes.
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- pocket 주머니 jumeoni
- suit 정장 jeongjang
- t-shirt 티셔츠 tisyeocheu
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Questions about 신발
How do you say "shoes" in Korean?
In Korean, "shoes" is 신발. It is a noun.
How is 신발 written in Korean?
신발 uses two syllable blocks. The first 신 ends with 'n', a common ending in Korean.
How is 신발 used in a sentence?
Use 신발 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 나의 신발이 새로워요. (My shoes are new.).
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