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"e (ㅔ)"

Korean word for e (ㅔ)

Compound Vowels

11 compound Korean vowels

Pronunciation Guide

[e]

English Translation

e (ㅔ)

Meaning & Usage

A compound vowel combining ㅓ and ㅣ. Pronounced like 'e' in 'bed'. In modern Korean, ㅔ and ㅐ 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 "ㅔ" sound.
Intermediate
Find a word that contains "ㅔ".
Advanced
Accurate pronunciation of "ㅔ" is fundamental to learning Korean.
Master
Understanding the phonetic characteristics of "ㅔ" improves pronunciation accuracy.
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