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Gyeongbokgung Palace in Korean: 경복궁
경복궁
gyeongbokgung
“Gyeongbokgung Palace” is written 경복궁 in Korean and romanized as “gyeongbokgung”. 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 경복궁
Said aloud, it sounds like [경복꿍].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 경 | ㄱ+ㅕ+ㅇ | gyeong |
| 복 | ㅂ+ㅗ+ㄱ | bok |
| 궁 | ㄱ+ㅜ+ㅇ | [꿍] gung |
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). 복궁 → [복꿍]
How to type 경복궁 on a Korean keyboard
On a standard Korean (2-set) keyboard, press these keys in order. A capital letter means hold Shift.
rudqhrrnd
| Syllable | Keys |
|---|---|
| 경 | rud |
| 복 | qhr |
| 궁 | rnd |
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 경복궁?
Korean particles change depending on whether a name ends with a final consonant (batchim). 경복궁 ends with a final consonant, so the forms are:
| Role | Particle | Written form |
|---|---|---|
| Topic marker | 은 | 경복궁은 |
| Subject marker | 이 | 경복궁이 |
| Object marker | 을 | 경복궁을 |
| “and / with” | 과 | 경복궁과 |
| Possessive (’s) | 의 | 경복궁의 |
Word parts in 경복궁
Korean names are often built from small pieces. Learn the pieces and you can read many other names.
궁 — palace
More with 궁:
- 창덕궁Changdeokgung
Example sentences
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- 경복궁에 가려면 어디서 내려야 해요?
Where should I get off to go to Gyeongbokgung? - 경복궁에 가고 싶어요.
I want to go to Gyeongbokgung Palace. - 경복궁은 어디에 있어요?
Where is Gyeongbokgung Palace? - 경복궁에 어떻게 가요?
How do I get to Gyeongbokgung Palace? - 경복궁은 유명해요.
Gyeongbokgung Palace is famous.
Quick check
Question 1 Which one is “Gyeongbokgung Palace” in Korean?
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Answer: 경복궁 gyeongbokgung
Question 2 Which is the romanization of 경복궁?
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Answer: gyeongbokgung
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