How do you say "sunflower" in Korean?

해바라기

haebaragi

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "sunflower" is 해바라기 (haebaragi).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce "haebaragi" briskly, almost like tapping out a rhythm, since Korean rarely emphasises one syllable over another.

Writing and usage

해바라기 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

해바라기는 태양을 향해 몸을 돌렸다.

haebaragineun taeyangeul hyanghae momeul dolryeotda.

The sunflower turned toward the sun.

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How to remember 해바라기

Picture yourself saying "haebaragi" out loud in the exact spot from "The sunflower turned toward the sun.", and let that place anchor the sound.

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Questions about 해바라기

How do you pronounce 해바라기?

Pronounce "haebaragi" briskly, almost like tapping out a rhythm, since Korean rarely emphasises one syllable over another.

Is 해바라기 formal or casual?

해바라기 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 해바라기 written in Korean?

해바라기 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as haebaragi.

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