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How do you say "small" in Korean?
작은
jageun
In Korean, "small" is 작은.
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Pronunciation
Ja-geun rhymes with jah-gun. The a vowel ㅏ is bright and open, and geun is short.
Writing and usage
작은 has two syllable blocks. The ㅏ vowel is basic and simple, matching the humble small quality.
Example sentence
작은 상자입니다.
It's a small box.
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How to remember 작은
Ja-geun: small is little, ja is short. That a vowel is diminutive and cute.
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Questions about 작은
How do you say "small" in Korean?
In Korean, "small" is 작은. It is a noun.
How is 작은 written in Korean?
작은 has two syllable blocks. The ㅏ vowel is basic and simple, matching the humble small quality.
How is 작은 used in a sentence?
Use 작은 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 작은 상자입니다. (It's a small box.).
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