마이크 — microphone
Pronunciation hint: mah · ee · keu. Standard romanization: maikeu.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
마이크를 샀어요.
I bought a microphone.
Buying something · mah-ee-keu-reul sah-ssuh-yoh
마이크를 찾고 있어요.
I am looking for the microphone.
Looking for something · mah-ee-keu-reul chaht-kkoh ee-ssuh-yoh
마이크가 어디에 있어요?
Where is the microphone?
Finding something · mah-ee-keu-gah uh-dee-eh ee-ssuh-yoh
마이크를 가져왔어요.
I brought the microphone.
Bringing something · mah-ee-keu-reul gah-juh-wah-ssuh-yoh
마이크를 손에 들어요.
I hold the microphone in my hand.
Using the word in daily life · mah-ee-keu-reul soh-neh deu-ruh-yoh
마이크에 대고 말해요.
I speak into the microphone.
Using the word in daily life · mah-ee-keu-eh dae-goh mahl-hae-yoh