나무

Korean

Etymology

First attested in the Yongbi eocheonga (龍飛御天歌 / 용비어천가), 1447, as Middle Korean 나모 (namwo).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key)[na̠mu]
  • Phonetic Hangul[나무]
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Noun

나무 • (namu)

  1. tree
  2. wood
    • 나무는 종이를 만드는 재료로 쓰인다.
      Namuneun jong-ireul mandeuneun jaeryoro sseu-inda.
      Wood is the material used to make paper.
      • (file)

Derived terms

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