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How do you say "toilet" in Korean?
변기
byeongi
In Korean, "toilet" is 변기.
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Pronunciation
Byeongi is two syllables, 'byun-gee.' The 'by' at the start is made with the lips rounded slightly.
Writing and usage
Byeongi uses the consonant ㅂ at the start and ㄱ at the end. It's a native Korean word with a straightforward shape.
Example sentence
변기가 깨끗해요.
The toilet is clean.
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How to remember 변기
Think of 'bye' as in saying goodbye to waste when you flush. That 'bye' sound is byeongi.
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Questions about 변기
How do you say "toilet" in Korean?
In Korean, "toilet" is 변기. It is a noun.
How is 변기 written in Korean?
Byeongi uses the consonant ㅂ at the start and ㄱ at the end. It's a native Korean word with a straightforward shape.
How is 변기 used in a sentence?
Use 변기 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 변기가 깨끗해요. (The toilet is clean.).
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