구 (koo) - The Korean Number Nine5

In the Korean language, the number nine is pronounced "구" (koo). It is a single-syllable word with a high tone. The word "구" is used in many different contexts, including counting, telling time, and measuring quantities.

When counting, "구" is used to represent the ninth item in a sequence. For example, the following sentence counts from one to ten in Korean:

한, 둘, 셋, 넷, 다섯, 여섯, 일곱, 여덟, 구, 열 (one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten)

"구" is also used to tell time. In this context, it is used to represent the ninth hour of the day. For example, the following sentence says "It is nine o'clock":

지금 시각은 아홉 시입니다. (j금 sigak-eun ahop si-imnida)

Finally, "구" is used to measure quantities. In this context, it is used to represent a quantity of nine. For example, the following sentence says "I have nine apples":

저는 사과가 아홉 개 있습니다. (jeon-eun sagwaga ahop gae iss-eumnida)

The word "구" is a versatile word that can be used in many different contexts. By understanding the different ways to use "구", you can improve your Korean language skills.

Here are some additional examples of how to use "구" in Korean:
구월 (guwol) - September
구일 (guil) - the ninth day of the month
구정 (gujeong) - Korean New Year
구사일생 (gusailsaeng) - a narrow escape
구리 (guri) - copper
구름 (gureum) - cloud
구두 (gudo) - shoes
구멍 (gumyeong) - hole
구역 (guyok) - district
구두점 (gudojeom) - shoe store

2024-11-22

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