No. 126 in Korean
와
"와" can mean "and" (as a particle) or express exclamation like "wow."
In a sentence
공원에서 친구와 산책을 했습니다.
I took a walk with a friend in the park.
Here, '와' is a particle used to mean 'with' or 'together with' someone or something.
와, 정말 아름다워요!
Wow, it’s really beautiful!
'와' is an interjection expressing amazement or admiration, similar to 'Wow' in English.
아름다운 일출과 와, 조용한 바다가 좋습니다.
I like the beautiful sunrise and the quiet sea.
'와' is used as a connector meaning 'and' between two nouns or phrases.
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