7 in Korean: Complete Guide with Pronunciation
7 in Korean = 칠 (chil) / 일곱 (ilgop)
The number 7 in Korean is 칠 (chil) pronounced "cheel" (Sino-Korean) or 일곱 (ilgop) pronounced "eel-gohp" (Native Korean).
Quick Answer
| Number | Hangul | Romanization | Pronunciation | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 칠 | chil | cheel | Sino-Korean |
| 7 | 일곱 | ilgop | eel-gohp | Native Korean |
Pronunciation
Chil (칠): "cheel" - Sino-Korean Ilgop (일곱): "eel-gohp" - Native Korean
When to Use Each
칠 (chil): dates, money, phone numbers 일곱 (ilgop): counting objects, hours
Practical Usage
Phone numbers: 7 = 칠 (chil) Times: 7:00 = 일곱 시 (ilgop si) Counting: 일곱 개 (ilgop gae) = 7 items
Quick Takeaways
- 7 = 칠 (chil) or 일곱 (ilgop)
- Pronounced "cheel" or "eel-gohp"
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