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How do you say "soy sauce" in Korean?
간장
ganjang
In Korean, "soy sauce" is 간장.
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Pronunciation
Say 'gan-jahng' with two syllables, stress on first.
Writing and usage
간장 is two syllables. This essential Korean condiment has a direct name.
Example sentence
간장을 사용했어요.
I used soy sauce.
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How to remember 간장
간장 is the heart of Korean cooking, from salty 간 (salt).
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Questions about 간장
How do you say "soy sauce" in Korean?
In Korean, "soy sauce" is 간장. It is a noun.
How is 간장 written in Korean?
간장 is two syllables. This essential Korean condiment has a direct name.
How is 간장 used in a sentence?
Use 간장 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 간장을 사용했어요. (I used soy sauce.).
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