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How do you say "to sit" in Korean?
앉다
anda
In Korean, "to sit" is 앉다.
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Pronunciation
An-duh. One syllable 'ahn' then duh. Like 'on' but softer.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 앉-다. Simple two-part structure very common.
Example sentence
의자에 앉았어요.
I sat in the chair.
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How to remember 앉다
Anda sounds settled and still, like being planted in a chair.
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Questions about 앉다
How do you say "to sit" in Korean?
In Korean, "to sit" is 앉다. It is a noun.
How is 앉다 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 앉-다. Simple two-part structure very common.
How is 앉다 used in a sentence?
Use 앉다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 의자에 앉았어요. (I sat in the chair.).
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