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How do you say "to sleep" in Korean?
자다
jada
In Korean, "to sleep" is 자다.
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Pronunciation
Jah-duh. One soft syllable then duh. Like the Japanese 'ja' but Korean.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 자-다. Very short verb, extremely common in Korean.
Example sentence
나는 10시에 자요.
I sleep at 10.
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How to remember 자다
Jada sounds peaceful and restful, perfect for slumber.
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Questions about 자다
How do you say "to sleep" in Korean?
In Korean, "to sleep" is 자다. It is a noun.
How is 자다 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 자-다. Very short verb, extremely common in Korean.
How is 자다 used in a sentence?
Use 자다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 나는 10시에 자요. (I sleep at 10.).
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