Dictionary — Entry No. 0912
다섯
dasot · noun
다섯
dasot
[dah-SOT]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Native Korean number for ‘five.’ Used for counting in native Korean number sequences and with appropriate counter words. Important for completing basic native Korean numbers.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
EXO-K unit concepts reference five-member formations. NewJeans uses ‘dasot’ in their ‘HYBE Family’ variety game appearances. Referenced in K-drama group selection scenarios.
Example Sentences
다섯 개 있어요.
Dasot gae isseoyo.
There are five — counting objects
사람 다섯 명.
Saram dasot myeong.
Five people — counting humans
하나, 둘, 셋, 넷, 다섯!
Hana, dul, set, net, dasot!
One through five! — complete counting sequence
⚠️ Don’t use dasot when…
Dasot is native Korean only — don’t confuse with Sino-Korean ‘o’ (오) which is used for larger numbers (500, 5,000). Must include counter words for proper usage.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Squid Game — characters count using native Korean numbers including ‘dasot’ in survival games.
- K-Pop: EXO — unit concepts and NewJeans variety game appearances feature group member counting with ‘dasot’.
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