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How do you say "thyme" in Korean?
타임
taim
In Korean, "thyme" is 타임 (taim).
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Pronunciation
The romanized form “taim” divides into taim; keep the vowels crisp and clipped, not drawn out.
Writing and usage
타임 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
그녀는 로스트에 타임을 넣었다.
geunyeoneun roseuteue taimeul neoeotda.
She added thyme to the roast.
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How to remember 타임
Hear an echo of a tiny sprig tucked beside a roast in “taim” and the connection should hold.
Related words
- toast 토스트 toseuteu
- cereal 시리얼 sirieol
- pancake 팬케이크 paenkeikeu
- omelet 오믈렛 omeulret
- broth 육수 yuksu
- gravy 그레이비 geureibi
- sauce 소스 soseu
- dressing 드레싱 deuresing
- marinade 마리네이드 marineideu
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Questions about 타임
How do you pronounce 타임?
The romanized form “taim” divides into taim; keep the vowels crisp and clipped, not drawn out.
Is 타임 formal or casual?
타임 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 타임 written in Korean?
타임 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as taim.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Thyme" in other languages
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