국 — soup
Pronunciation hint: gook. Standard romanization: guk.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
국을 먹어요.
I eat soup.
Talking about food · goo-geul muh-guh-yoh
국이 맛있어요.
The soup tastes good.
Describing the flavor · goo-gee mah-shee-ssuh-yoh
국을 사고 싶어요.
I want to buy soup.
Shopping for food · goo-geul sah-goh shee-puh-yoh
국은 얼마예요?
How much is the soup?
Checking the price · goo-geun uhl-mah-yeh-yoh
국이 뜨거워요.
The soup is hot.
Eating carefully · goo-gee tteu-guh-wuh-yoh
국을 숟가락으로 떠요.
I scoop up soup with a spoon.
Using a utensil · goo-geul soot-kkah-rah-geu-roh ttuh-yoh