English–Korean
“soil” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationheuk
Example
화단에 흙을 더 넣어 주세요.hwa da ne heul geul teo neo eo chu se yo
Please add more soil to the flower bed.
How to say “soil” in Korean
“Soil” in Korean is 흙 (heuk).
The loose material at the land surface, made of tiny mineral particles mixed with organic matter.
Example sentences with 흙
비가 와서 대문 앞에 흙탕물이 고였어요.pi ga wa seo tae mun a pe heuk tang mu ri ko yeo sseo yo
Because it rained, muddy water has pooled in front of the gate.
Tips for using 흙
- 흙 (heuk, "soil") is usually treated as a mass noun, so amounts are naturally described with measures such as a handful or a shovelful rather than counted as separate pieces.