Korean

Meaning: egg; grain; nut; pill; counter for small, round objects
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

냉장고에 달걀이 세 알 남아 있다.
There are three eggs left in the refrigerator.
연어는 강물을 거슬러 올라가 알을 낳는다.
Salmon swim upstream against the river to lay eggs.
종아리에 알이 배겨서 걷기 힘들다.
My calves are cramped, so it's hard to walk.
바다거북이 바닷가로 올라와 모래에 알을 낳았다.
The sea turtle came up to the beach and laid eggs in the sand.

Usage Notes

Refers to eggs, grains, nuts, pills, or serves as a counter for small, round objects.

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