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How do you say "weak" in Korean?
약한
yaghan
In Korean, "weak" is 약한.
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Pronunciation
Yag-han rhymes with yuk-hun. The ag vowel ㅏ is bright and basic. The hard g makes it sharp.
Writing and usage
약한 has two syllable blocks. The bright ㅏ vowel and short form make this word feel flimsy.
Example sentence
약한 힘입니다.
It's weak strength.
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How to remember 약한
Yag-han: yuk sounds weak and sick. That ag vowel is thin and frail.
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Questions about 약한
How do you say "weak" in Korean?
In Korean, "weak" is 약한. It is a noun.
How is 약한 written in Korean?
약한 has two syllable blocks. The bright ㅏ vowel and short form make this word feel flimsy.
How is 약한 used in a sentence?
Use 약한 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 약한 힘입니다. (It's weak strength.).
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