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Tteokbokki in Korean: 떡볶이
떡볶이
tteokbokki
“Tteokbokki” is 떡볶이 (tteokbokki) 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 떡볶이
Said aloud, it sounds like [떡뽀끼].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 떡 | ㄸ+ㅓ+ㄱ | tteok |
| 볶 | ㅂ+ㅗ+ㄲ | [뽀] bo |
| 이 | ㅇ+ㅣ | [끼] kki |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Tensing: after a final ㄱ, ㄷ or ㅂ sound, ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ, ㅅ and ㅈ become tense (ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅆ, ㅉ). 떡볶이 → [떡뽀끼]
- Linking: when a syllable ending in a consonant (patchim) is followed by a syllable that starts with a vowel, the consonant moves over to the next syllable. 볶이 → [보끼]
How to type 떡볶이 on a Korean keyboard
On a standard Korean (2-set) keyboard, press these keys in order. A capital letter means hold Shift.
EjrqhRdl
| Syllable | Keys |
|---|---|
| 떡 | Ejr |
| 볶 | qhR |
| 이 | dl |
Switch your device to the Korean input method first. The keys shown are for the standard computer layout.
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Practice nowWhich particle follows 떡볶이?
Korean particles change depending on whether a name ends with a final consonant (batchim). 떡볶이 ends with a vowel (no final consonant), so the forms are:
| Role | Particle | Written form |
|---|---|---|
| Topic marker | 는 | 떡볶이는 |
| Subject marker | 가 | 떡볶이가 |
| Object marker | 를 | 떡볶이를 |
| “and / with” | 와 | 떡볶이와 |
| Possessive (’s) | 의 | 떡볶이의 |
Word parts in 떡볶이
Korean names are often built from small pieces. Learn the pieces and you can read many other names.
떡 — rice cake (tteok)
More with 떡:
Example sentences
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- 떡볶이는 순한 맛으로 부탁드립니다.
I’d like the tteokbokki mild, please. - 떡볶이 주세요.
tteokbokki, please. - 떡볶이를 좋아해요?
Do you like tteokbokki? - 떡볶이 있어요?
Do you have tteokbokki?
Quick check
Question 1 Which one is “tteokbokki” in Korean?
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Answer: 떡볶이 tteokbokki
Question 2 Which is the romanization of 떡볶이?
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Answer: tteokbokki
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