나무 — tree
Pronunciation hint: nah · moo. Standard romanization: namu.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
나무가 커요.
The tree is big.
Describing a tree · nah-moo-gah kuh-yoh
나무에 잎이 있어요.
There are leaves on the tree.
Looking at a tree · nah-moo-eh ee-pee ee-ssuh-yoh
나무가 많아요.
There are many trees.
Describing a place · nah-moo-gah mah-nah-yoh
나무 아래에서 쉬어요.
I rest under a tree.
Taking a break · nah-moo ah-rae-eh-suh swee-uh-yoh
나무를 심어요.
I plant a tree.
Talking about gardening · nah-moo-reul shee-muh-yoh
나무 옆에서 만나요.
Let’s meet beside the tree.
Arranging a meeting · nah-moo yuh-peh-suh mahn-nah-yoh