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How do you say "tower" in Korean?
탑
tap
In Korean, "tower" is 탑 (tap).
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Pronunciation
The romanization “tap” is read almost exactly as spelled in English, just keep the rhythm even across its 1 syllables.
Writing and usage
탑 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
탑은 도시 위로 솟아 있었다.
tabeun dosi wiro sosa isseotda.
The tower rose above the city.
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How to remember 탑
Link “tap” to the English word it echoes: a tower rising over the rooftops, and let that echo do the remembering for you.
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- stadium 경기장 gyeonggijang
- gym 체육관 cheyukgwan
- pool 수영장 suyeongjang
- church 교회 gyohoe
- temple 사원 sawon
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Questions about 탑
How do you pronounce 탑?
The romanization “tap” is read almost exactly as spelled in English, just keep the rhythm even across its 1 syllables.
Is 탑 formal or casual?
탑 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 탑 written in Korean?
탑 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as tap.
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"Tower" in other languages
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