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"ae (ㅐ)"

Korean word for ae (ㅐ)

Compound Vowels

11 compound Korean vowels

Pronunciation Guide

[ae]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "ae" sounds like "a" in "cat"

English Translation

ae (ㅐ)

Meaning & Usage

A compound vowel combining ㅏ and ㅣ. Pronounced like 'e' in 'bed'. In modern Korean, ㅐ and ㅔ sound nearly identical.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡11 compound Korean vowels
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
Try making the "ㅐ" sound.
Intermediate
Find a word that contains "ㅐ".
Advanced
Accurate pronunciation of "ㅐ" is fundamental to learning Korean.
Master
Understanding the phonetic characteristics of "ㅐ" improves pronunciation accuracy.
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