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How do you say "soap" in Korean?

비누

binu

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "soap" is 비누.

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Pronunciation

Binu is two syllables, 'bee-noo.' Both syllables are short and punchy, with stress on the first.

Writing and usage

Binu is a short, simple native Korean word with just two syllable blocks, 비누.

Example sentence

비누로 손을 씻어요.

I wash my hands with soap.

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How to remember 비누

Binu sounds playful, like 'bee-new,' and soap makes you feel fresh and new when you wash.

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Questions about 비누

How do you say "soap" in Korean?

In Korean, "soap" is 비누. It is a noun.

How is 비누 written in Korean?

Binu is a short, simple native Korean word with just two syllable blocks, 비누.

How is 비누 used in a sentence?

Use 비누 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 비누로 손을 씻어요. (I wash my hands with soap.).

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