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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 4h

The Korean word of the day is 단풍 (danpung) – autumn leaves 🍁🍂. 단풍 light up the fall with gorgeous colors. Have you seen Korea’s autumn leaves? #KoreanWordOfTheDay #Autumn #KoreanLanguage #Foliage #Kpop #Kdrama #Korea #Korean #LearnKorean #LearnKoreanCulture #KoreanVocabulary #KoreanCulture

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 1d

똑똑 (ttokttok) — The gentle knock on a door 🚪🔔  A polite way to say “I’m here” without barging in. This simple onomatopoeia is used in Korea when someone knocks.  #KoreanCulture #LearnKorean #KoreanWords #Kdrama #Kpop #StudyKorean #Korean #Onomatopoeia #Polite #KoreanLanguage #VisitKorea

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 2d

멍멍 (meongmeong) — The playful bark of a dog 🐶🐾 This is the classic dog bark! 멍멍 brings pets to life with this fun, cute sound.  #Korean #Onomatopoeia #Dog #Bark #KoreanCulture #Pets #LearnKorean #StudyKorean #KoreanWords #Kdrama #Kpop #Animal #KoreanLanguage #KoreanVocabulary #VisitKorea

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 2d

보컬 in this case refers to the singing voice part, especially the singer's voice quality. So, when talking about 보컬 in Korean, it usually means the person responsible for singing or the singing itself. Although 'vocal' in English can be an adjective, 보컬 here is used as a noun.

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 5d

The Korean word of the day is 보컬 (bokal) – vocal 🎶. 보컬 refers to the singing voice quality of idols, delivering emotional and powerful performances. #KoreanWordOfTheDay #Kpop #KoreanLanguage #KoreanLanguage #Kdrama #Korea #Korean #LearnKorean #LearnKoreanCulture #KoreanVocabulary #KoreanCulture

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 6d

It’s a favorite onomatopoeia for all food lovers who enjoy the rich aromas and sounds of Korean cuisine. Try to listen for 지글지글 next time you cook or eat Korean BBQ or stir-fried dishes! #LearnKorean #KoreanCulture #KoreanVocabulary #Foodie #KoreanCuisine #Tasty #Kdrama #Kpop

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 6d

Delicious sizzling sound is 지글지글 (jigeuljigeul) — the sizzling sound you hear in Korean cooking scenes! 🔥🍳 Whether it’s food grilling on a hot pan or soup boiling, 지글지글 perfectly captures that mouthwatering, lively sound that makes your stomach growl. #Korean #KoreanFood #Tasty #Foodie

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 7d

Use this to say your tummy is calling out for food.  #KoreanOnomatopoeia #Hungry #KnowKoreanCulture #Foodie #KoreanCulture #LearnKorean #StudyKorean #KoreanWords #KoreanLanguage #FunnySounds #KoreanWordOfTheDay #KDrama #KoreanLanguage

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 7d

꼬르륵꼬르륵 (ggoreureuk ggoreureuk) — The rumble of a hungry stomach 🍽️😋  That unmistakable growl when hunger hits! #Korea #KoreanVocabulary #Onomatopoeia #Tasty

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 7d

드르렁드르렁 (deureureong deureureong) — The loud snore of a deep sleeper 💤😴  - deep in dreamland with this snoring sound. #Onomatopoeia #Snoring #SleepyTime #KoreanCulture #LearnKorean #StudyKorean #KoreanWords #KoreanLanguage #StudyKorea #KDrama #VisitKorea #KoreanLanguage #KoreanVocabulary

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 9d

야옹 (yaong) — The meow of a cat 🐱💖  Whether you love cats or just enjoy cute sounds —this is the sound of a cat in Korean! #Onomatopoeia #KoreanVocabulary #KoreanCulture #LearnKorean #StudyKorean #AnimalSounds #KoreanWords #KoreanLanguage #CuteSounds #VisitKorea #Kdrama #Kpop #Korea #Korean

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 12d

돌돌 (doldol) — Korean onomatopoeia for something rolling 🔄🌀 For all things that roll smoothly. This vivid word makes the action come alive. #Roll #KoreanLanguage #LearnKorean #KoreanVocabulary #Korea #Travel #StudyKorean #Kpop #KoreanWords #KoreanCulture #Korean #KDrama #FunWords #Onomatopoeia

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 13d

This cute Korean onomatopoeia perfectly captures the gentle nod before falling asleep. #KoreanLanguage #LearnKorean #의성어 #Sleepy #LanguageFun #KoreanCulture #StudyKorean #KoreanWords #KoreanSoundWords #SleepyHead

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 13d

꾸벅 (kkubeok) — The sound of nodding off or dozing 😴💤 That sleepy head moment when your eyes just won’t stay open! #Onomatopoeia #KnowKoreanCulture #StudyKorean #KDrama #Kpop #Korean #VisitKorea

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 14d

Perfect for sharing good news or support!  #KoreanOnomatopoeia #KoreanCulture #ClappingHands #KoreanLanguage #LearnKorean #Celebrate #StudyKorean #KPopVibes #의성어 #KoreanWords #Support #KnowKoreanCulture

Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 14d

짝짝 (jjakjjak) — The sound of clapping hands 👏🎉 Celebrate and cheer with this lively sound effect used everywhere in Korea to show applause and praise. #KoreanVocabulary #VisitKorea #KoreanActors #KDrama #Onomatopoeia

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 15d

They can make conversations, stories, and comics more vivid and more fun! 🐶🌧️💬
#의성어 #의태어 #LanguageLearning #KoreanWords #KoreanCulture #LanguageFun #LearnKorean #KoreanExpressions #SoundWords #ExpressiveLanguage #Onomatopoeia #Vocabulary #Kpop #Kdrama #Korea

Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 15d

Korean onomatopoeia brings sounds and feelings to life in language! 🎵 These unique words imitate natural sounds and are split into two types: 의성어 (uisungeo), which mimic sounds like animals, weather, and actions, and 의태어 (uitaeeo), which describe movement or states. #KoreanLanguage

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 16d

It’s usually gently seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and salt to let the natural taste shine, but you’ll often spot spicy versions with gochugaru (red chili pepper flakes) and soy sauce
#Tasty #Healthy #Korean #Restaurant #asianfood #spicyfood #koreansidedish #맛집 #koreanrecipe #Kpop #easyrecipes

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 16d

Kongnamul Muchim (콩나물 무침) is one of Korea’s most popular side dishes —nutty, crunchy, and delicious! This healthy dish is a staple in Korean homes and a key ingredient in bibimbap, adding an amazing texture and mild bean flavor. #banchan #bibimbap #KoreanFood #healthyfood #LearnKorean #Kdrama

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 17d

Are you asking or telling?
In Korean, intonation can completely change meaning! 

밥을 먹어요. (I am eating.) ↘ 
밥을 먹어요? (Are you eating?) ↗

Learn the power of tone and make your Korean sound natural!
#LearnKorean #KoreanLanguage #KoreanLearning #Korean #Kdrama #Korea #Kpop #Koreanvocabulary

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 19d

Korean Phrase of the day: you can end conversations warmly with ‘다음에 봐요’ (See you next time). 👋 #KoreanLanguage #TravelKorea #KoreanVocabulary #KoreanWord #Kpop #Korea #Korean #KoreanCulture #Kdrama #KDramaFan #KnowKoreanCulture #KoreanWord #Hangul #SpeakKorean #KoreanLessons #KoreanTips

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 20d

The Korean word of the day is 장마 (jangma) – monsoon, rainy season 🌧️🌦️. Summer 장마 brings rain to Korea. #KoreanWordOfTheDay #MonsoonSeason #KoreanLanguage #SummerWeather #KoreanLanguage #TravelKorea #KoreanVacation #KoreanWord #Kpop #Korea #Korean #KoreanCulture #Kdrama

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 21d

The Korean phrase of the day is 날씨가 변해요 (nalssi-ga byeonhaeyo) – the weather is changing 🌤️🌧️. Experience the magic as 날씨가 변해요 through the seasons in Korea! #KoreanPhrase #Weather #KoreanLanguage #TravelKorea #KoreanVacation #KoreanWord #Kpop #Korea #Korean #KoreanCulture #Kdrama

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Know Korean Culture @knowkoreanculture.bsky.social · 22d

The Korean word of the day is 기쁨 (gippeum) – joy 😊. Moments of 기쁨 can make K-Dramas very heartwarming. #KoreanWordOfTheDay #KDrama #KoreanLanguage #Happiness #Korea #Korean #BeHappy #LearnKorean #LearnKoreanCulture #KoreanVocabulary #KoreanCulture #VisitKorea #KoreanActors #KDrama

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