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음악가 (noun)

A person who plays a musical instrument or composes music.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a person named 'Gaga' who is a world-famous <strong>음악가</strong>. She always plays 'eum' (sounds like 'yum')...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using <strong>음악가</strong> for someone who only listens to music. → Use '음악을 좋아하는 사람' or '음악 팬'.

Pronouncing the initial 'ㅇ' as 'ng'. → The initial 'ㅇ' is silent and acts as a placeholder for the vowel. Pronounce it as 'eum-ak-ga'.

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