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Gwanghwamun Square in Korean: 광화문 광장
광화문 광장
gwanghwamun gwangjang
“Gwanghwamun Square” is written 광화문 광장 in Korean and romanized as “gwanghwamun gwangjang”. This page shows how the Hangul is built letter by letter, how to type it on a Korean keyboard, and sentences for getting there.
How to pronounce and spell 광화문 광장
It is pronounced just as it is written.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 광화문 | ||
| 광 | ㄱ+ㅘ+ㅇ | gwang |
| 화 | ㅎ+ㅘ | hwa |
| 문 | ㅁ+ㅜ+ㄴ | mun |
| 광장 | ||
| 광 | ㄱ+ㅘ+ㅇ | gwang |
| 장 | ㅈ+ㅏ+ㅇ | jang |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
How to type 광화문 광장 on a Korean keyboard
On a standard Korean (2-set) keyboard, press these keys in order. A capital letter means hold Shift.
rhkdghkans␣rhkdwkd
| Syllable | Keys |
|---|---|
| 광 | rhkd |
| 화 | ghk |
| 문 | ans |
| ␣ | |
| 광 | rhkd |
| 장 | wkd |
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 광화문 광장?
Korean particles change depending on whether a name ends with a final consonant (batchim). 광화문 광장 ends with a final consonant, so the forms are:
| Role | Particle | Written form |
|---|---|---|
| Topic marker | 은 | 광화문 광장은 |
| Subject marker | 이 | 광화문 광장이 |
| Object marker | 을 | 광화문 광장을 |
| “and / with” | 과 | 광화문 광장과 |
| Possessive (’s) | 의 | 광화문 광장의 |
Word parts in 광화문 광장
Korean names are often built from small pieces. Learn the pieces and you can read many other names.
광장 — square (plaza)
Example sentences
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- 광화문 광장에 가고 싶어요.
I want to go to Gwanghwamun Square. - 광화문 광장은 어디에 있어요?
Where is Gwanghwamun Square? - 광화문 광장에 어떻게 가요?
How do I get to Gwanghwamun Square? - 광화문 광장은 유명해요.
Gwanghwamun Square is famous.
Quick check
Question 1 Which one is “Gwanghwamun Square” in Korean?
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Answer: 광화문 광장 gwanghwamun gwangjang
Question 2 Which is the romanization of 광화문 광장?
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Answer: gwanghwamun gwangjang
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