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How do you say "to work" in Korean?
일하다
ilhada
In Korean, "to work" is 일하다.
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Pronunciation
Il-hah-duh. Three syllables. The 'il' is like 'eel' but shorter.
Writing and usage
Three syllable blocks: 일-하-다. Uses the suffix hada to create verb form.
Example sentence
나는 매일 일해요.
I work every day.
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How to remember 일하다
Ilhada sounds like you're busy and active, the rhythm of working.
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Questions about 일하다
How do you say "to work" in Korean?
In Korean, "to work" is 일하다. It is a noun.
How is 일하다 written in Korean?
Three syllable blocks: 일-하-다. Uses the suffix hada to create verb form.
How is 일하다 used in a sentence?
Use 일하다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 나는 매일 일해요. (I work every day.).
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