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How do you say "snow" in Korean?
눈
nun
In Korean, "snow" is 눈.
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Pronunciation
Nun is one syllable. The u vowel ㅜ is rounded and full, like falling snowflakes.
Writing and usage
눈 has one syllable block. This simple word is a homonym for eye, but context determines snow.
Example sentence
눈이 내렸습니다.
Snow fell.
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How to remember 눈
Nun: that nun sound is fluffy like falling snow. The u vowel is soft and white.
Related words
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- four 넷 net
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- sixteen 열여섯 yeoryeoseot
- small 작은 jageun
- strong 강한 ganghan
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Questions about 눈
How do you say "snow" in Korean?
In Korean, "snow" is 눈. It is a noun.
How is 눈 written in Korean?
눈 has one syllable block. This simple word is a homonym for eye, but context determines snow.
How is 눈 used in a sentence?
Use 눈 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 눈이 내렸습니다. (Snow fell.).
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