English–Korean

“multiply” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkopada

Example

2와 3을 곱하면 6이 돼요.2 wa 3 eul ko pa myeon 6 i twae yo

If you multiply 2 by 3, you get 6.

Illustration for 곱하다 (multiply)

How to say “multiply” in Korean

“Multiply” in Korean is 곱하다 (kopada).

A number is used with another number to find their product.

Full entry for 곱하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 곱하다

원금에 이율을 곱하면 이자가 계산돼요.won geu me i yu reul ko pa myeon i ja ga kye san dwae yo

If you multiply the principal by the interest rate, the interest is calculated.

Tips for using 곱하다

  • The English verb multiply can also mean increase greatly, so the math context helps identify its precise meaning here.

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