English–Korean

“odd number” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationholsu

Example

그 번호는 홀수예요.keu peon ho neun hol su ye yo

That number is odd.

Illustration for 홀수 (odd number)

How to say “odd number” in Korean

“Odd number” in Korean is 홀수 (holsu).

One extra remains after a number of objects is grouped into pairs.

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

Example sentences with 홀수

번호가 홀수인 경우 왼쪽 줄에 서세요.peon ho ga hol su in kyeong u oen jjok chu re seo se yo

If the number is odd, join the line on the left.

Tips for using 홀수

  • Unlike the everyday English meaning of odd as strange, this word has a precise number sense, so context helps prevent that common misunderstanding.

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