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How do you say "tofu" in Korean?
두부
dubu
In Korean, "tofu" is 두부 (dubu).
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Pronunciation
“dubu” is spoken as dub-u, moving at a steady clip with no long vowel stretches.
Writing and usage
두부 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
두부를 바삭하게 튀겼다.
dubureul basakhage twigyeotda.
He fried the tofu until crispy.
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How to remember 두부
The syllables of “dubu” bring to mind a soft white block sizzling in a pan, a handy peg for memory.
Related words
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- cereal 시리얼 sirieol
- pancake 팬케이크 paenkeikeu
- omelet 오믈렛 omeulret
- broth 육수 yuksu
- gravy 그레이비 geureibi
- sauce 소스 soseu
- dressing 드레싱 deuresing
- marinade 마리네이드 marineideu
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Questions about 두부
How do you pronounce 두부?
“dubu” is spoken as dub-u, moving at a steady clip with no long vowel stretches.
Is 두부 formal or casual?
두부 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 두부 written in Korean?
두부 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as dubu.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Tofu" in other languages
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