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Sugar in Korean: 설탕
설탕
seoltang
“Sugar” is 설탕 (seoltang) in Korean. This page shows how the Hangul is built letter by letter, how to type it on a Korean keyboard, and sentences for ordering or talking about it.
How to pronounce and spell 설탕
It is pronounced just as it is written.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 설 | ㅅ+ㅓ+ㄹ | seol |
| 탕 | ㅌ+ㅏ+ㅇ | tang |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
How to type 설탕 on a Korean keyboard
On a standard Korean (2-set) keyboard, press these keys in order. A capital letter means hold Shift.
tjfxkd
| Syllable | Keys |
|---|---|
| 설 | tjf |
| 탕 | xkd |
Switch your device to the Korean input method first. The keys shown are for the standard computer layout.
Practice typing Korean
Practice nowWhich particle follows 설탕?
Korean particles change depending on whether a name ends with a final consonant (batchim). 설탕 ends with a final consonant, so the forms are:
| Role | Particle | Written form |
|---|---|---|
| Topic marker | 은 | 설탕은 |
| Subject marker | 이 | 설탕이 |
| Object marker | 을 | 설탕을 |
| “and / with” | 과 | 설탕과 |
| Possessive (’s) | 의 | 설탕의 |
Word parts in 설탕
Korean names are often built from small pieces. Learn the pieces and you can read many other names.
탕 — soup (boiled soup)
More with 탕:
Look-alike names
These names are spelled almost the same as 설탕. Compare the bold parts so you don’t mix them up.
- 곰탕beef bone broth soup
Example sentences
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- 설탕 주세요.
sugar, please. - 설탕을 좋아해요?
Do you like sugar? - 설탕 있어요?
Do you have sugar?
Quick check
Question 1 Which one is “sugar” in Korean?
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Answer: 설탕 seoltang
Question 2 Which is the romanization of 설탕?
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Answer: seoltang
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