Dictionary — Entry No. 0913
여섯
yeosot · noun
여섯
yeosot
[yeo-SOT]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Native Korean number for ‘six.’ Used in counting sequences and with counter words in native Korean number contexts. Grammatically important for complete number mastery.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
TWICE sometimes divides into six-member sub-units. aespa and IVE use ‘yeosot’ in member counting and variety show games. Referenced in K-drama team-building scenarios.
Example Sentences
여섯 개.
Yeosot gae.
Six — counting objects
여섯 명을 선택해.
Yeosot myeong-eul seontaek-hae.
Choose six people — selection context
하나, 둘, 셋, 넷, 다섯, 여섯!
Hana, dul, set, net, dasot, yeosot!
One through six! — counting sequence
⚠️ Don’t use yeosot when…
Yeosot is native Korean only — don’t confuse with Sino-Korean ‘yuk’ (육). In rapid speech, ‘yeosot’ may sound like ‘yeots’ — use full vowel pronunciation.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Hometown’s Embrace — characters count using native Korean numbers in community and family scenes.
- K-Pop: aespa — ‘Next Level’ formations feature six-person units. IVE variety shows include member counting with ‘yeosot’.
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