Korean word

짝수

Pronunciation

Romanizationjjakssu

Meaning

  • nouneven number

Example

제 번호는 짝수입니다.che peon ho neun jjak ssu im ni da

My number is even.

Illustration for 짝수 (even number)

More examples

이번 달에는 짝수일에만 모임이 있어요.i beon ta re neun jjak ssu i re man mo i mi i sseo yo

This month, we meet only on even-numbered days.

Core concept

A number that divides into complete pairs with nothing left over.

Common phrases

  • 짝수 번호jjak ssu peon ho

    even number

  • 짝수일jjak ssu il

    even-numbered day

Similar words

2의 배수2ui paesu: A number equal to two times a whole number.
홀수holsu: A number that leaves one after division by two.

Definition in Korean

두 개씩 묶어 떨어지는 수.tu kae ssik mu kkeo tteo reo ji neun su

Word origin

짝수 (jjakssu, "even number") combines 짝 (jjak, "pair") with 수 (ssu, "number"), linking the word directly to grouping numbers in pairs.

Usage tips

  • English even has several meanings, so connecting it with complete pairs helps learners remember its mathematical meaning in this word.

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