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How do you say "to take (a photo)" in Korean?
찍다
jjikda
In Korean, "to take (a photo)" is 찍다.
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Pronunciation
Jjik-duh. Double J sound at the start like 'jjick' then duh. Sharp.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 찍-다. The double ㄲ creates the distinctive click sound.
Example sentence
사진을 찍었어요.
I took a photo.
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How to remember 찍다
Jjikda sounds like camera click, the snap of taking a photo.
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Questions about 찍다
How do you say "to take (a photo)" in Korean?
In Korean, "to take (a photo)" is 찍다. It is a noun.
How is 찍다 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 찍-다. The double ㄲ creates the distinctive click sound.
How is 찍다 used in a sentence?
Use 찍다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 사진을 찍었어요. (I took a photo.).
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