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How do you say "to wear" in Korean?
입다
ipda
In Korean, "to wear" is 입다.
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Pronunciation
Ip-duh. One smooth syllable then duh. Like saying 'ip' as in 'dip' plus duh.
Writing and usage
Two syllable blocks: 입-다. Very short and common. The ㅂ gives it a rounded sound.
Example sentence
옷을 입었어요.
I wore clothes.
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How to remember 입다
Ipda is short and wearable sounding. Your input into getting dressed.
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Questions about 입다
How do you say "to wear" in Korean?
In Korean, "to wear" is 입다. It is a noun.
How is 입다 written in Korean?
Two syllable blocks: 입-다. Very short and common. The ㅂ gives it a rounded sound.
How is 입다 used in a sentence?
Use 입다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 옷을 입었어요. (I wore clothes.).
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