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How do you say "to push" in Korean?
밀다
milda
In Korean, "to push" is 밀다.
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Pronunciation
Mil-duh. Rhymes with 'build' but short and quick. Say it like one breath.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 밀-다. Simple structure with ㅂ and ㄹ consonants.
Example sentence
문을 밀었어요.
I pushed the door.
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How to remember 밀다
Milda sounds a bit like 'mill' which has a pushing, grinding motion.
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Questions about 밀다
How do you say "to push" in Korean?
In Korean, "to push" is 밀다. It is a noun.
How is 밀다 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 밀-다. Simple structure with ㅂ and ㄹ consonants.
How is 밀다 used in a sentence?
Use 밀다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 문을 밀었어요. (I pushed the door.).
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