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How do you say "squid" in Korean?
오징어
ojingeo
In Korean, "squid" is 오징어.
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Pronunciation
Say oh-jing-uh, with a soft 'j' sound in the middle and the stress on the first part.
Writing and usage
Four syllable blocks: 오징어. The word is native Korean with a unique combination that doesn't easily break into recognizable parts.
Example sentence
오징어는 팔 개의 팔이 있다.
Squids have eight arms.
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How to remember 오징어
The 'jing' part can remind you of a quick jab or sting, which connects to the squid's rapid hunting style.
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Questions about 오징어
How do you say "squid" in Korean?
In Korean, "squid" is 오징어. It is a noun.
How is 오징어 written in Korean?
Four syllable blocks: 오징어. The word is native Korean with a unique combination that doesn't easily break into recognizable parts.
How is 오징어 used in a sentence?
Use 오징어 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 오징어는 팔 개의 팔이 있다. (Squids have eight arms.).
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