noun
Uncommon
Hyundai
heye-UHN-deye
Hyundai (noun) means a South Korean car brand, or a vehicle made by that company. Example: “He just bought a new Hyundai for his commute.”
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A South Korean car brand, or a vehicle made by that company.
"He just bought a new Hyundai for his commute."
How to use Hyundai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known South Korean car brand.
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Etymology
From Korean hyeondae ("modern times"), named after the wider Hyundai business group the automaker was originally part of.
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What does “Hyundai” mean?
The word “Hyundai” means a South Korean car brand, or a vehicle made by that company. In plain terms, a well-known South Korean car brand.
How do you pronounce “Hyundai”?
“Hyundai” is pronounced heye-UHN-deye (/ˈh(j)ʌn.deɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hyundai” in a sentence?
Here is “Hyundai” used in a sentence: “He just bought a new Hyundai for his commute.”
What part of speech is “Hyundai”?
“Hyundai” is a noun.
Where does the word “Hyundai” come from?
The word “Hyundai” comes from Korean. From Korean hyeondae ("modern times"), named after the wider Hyundai business group the automaker was originally part of.
Is “Hyundai” a common word?
“Hyundai” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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