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How do you say "soap" in Korean?
비누
binu
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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