6 in Korean: Complete Guide with Pronunciation
6 in Korean = 육 (yuk) / 여섯 (yeoseot)
The number 6 in Korean is 육 (yuk) pronounced "yook" (Sino-Korean) or 여섯 (yeoseot) pronounced "yuh-sut" (Native Korean).
Quick Answer
| Number | Hangul | Romanization | Pronunciation | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 육 | yuk | yook | Sino-Korean |
| 6 | 여섯 | yeoseot | yuh-sut | Native Korean |
Pronunciation
Yuk (육): "yook" - Sino-Korean
- Sometimes pronounced as 육 (yuk) or 륙 (ryuk) Yeoseot (여섯): "yuh-sut" - Native Korean
When to Use Each
육 (yuk): dates, money, phone numbers 여섯 (yeoseot): counting objects, hours
Practical Usage
Phone numbers: 6 = 육 (yuk) or 륙 (ryuk) Times: 6:00 = 여섯 시 (yeoseot si) Counting: 여섯 개 (yeoseot gae) = 6 items
Quick Takeaways
- 6 = 육 (yuk) or 여섯 (yeoseot)
- Pronounced "yook" or "yuh-sut"
- 육 may become 륙 in some contexts
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