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How do you say "steam" in Korean?
증기
jeunggi
In Korean, "steam" is 증기.
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Pronunciation
Jeunggi is two syllables, 'jung-gee.' The 'j' at the start is like the 's' in 'measure,' and the double 'g' is quick.
Writing and usage
Jeunggi uses the consonant ㅇ (silent) at the start and the doubled ㄱㄱ in the middle.
Example sentence
증기가 나와요.
Steam comes out.
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How to remember 증기
Jeunggi has that quick, hissy quality of steam rising. The double 'g' sound captures the hiss.
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Questions about 증기
How do you say "steam" in Korean?
In Korean, "steam" is 증기. It is a noun.
How is 증기 written in Korean?
Jeunggi uses the consonant ㅇ (silent) at the start and the doubled ㄱㄱ in the middle.
How is 증기 used in a sentence?
Use 증기 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 증기가 나와요. (Steam comes out.).
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