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How do you say "tap" in Korean?
수도꼭지
sutokkokji
In Korean, "tap" is 수도꼭지.
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Pronunciation
Sudokkokji is four syllables, 'soo-doh-kok-jee.' The middle 'dok' has a quick, snappy sound.
Writing and usage
Sudokkokji breaks down as su (water) and dokkkoji. It shows the consonant ㄲ which creates the quick 'k' sound.
Example sentence
수도꼭지를 열어요.
I turn on the tap.
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How to remember 수도꼭지
The double 'k' in the middle of sudokkokji mimics the sound of turning a tap on and off, kok kok.
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Questions about 수도꼭지
How do you say "tap" in Korean?
In Korean, "tap" is 수도꼭지. It is a noun.
How is 수도꼭지 written in Korean?
Sudokkokji breaks down as su (water) and dokkkoji. It shows the consonant ㄲ which creates the quick 'k' sound.
How is 수도꼭지 used in a sentence?
Use 수도꼭지 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 수도꼭지를 열어요. (I turn on the tap.).
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