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How do you say "strong" in Korean?
강한
ganghan
In Korean, "strong" is 강한.
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Pronunciation
Gang-han has a ng sound that flows from the nose. Both syllables share the ang vowel blend.
Writing and usage
강한 has two syllable blocks. The ng nasal ㅇ ending keeps the word sounding solid and powerful.
Example sentence
강한 팔입니다.
It's a strong arm.
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How to remember 강한
Gang-han sounds like a gong, which is strong and resonant. That ng keeps ringing.
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Questions about 강한
How do you say "strong" in Korean?
In Korean, "strong" is 강한. It is a noun.
How is 강한 written in Korean?
강한 has two syllable blocks. The ng nasal ㅇ ending keeps the word sounding solid and powerful.
How is 강한 used in a sentence?
Use 강한 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 강한 팔입니다. (It's a strong arm.).
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