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Seokguram Grotto in Korean: 석굴암
석굴암
seokguram
“Seokguram Grotto” is written 석굴암 in Korean and romanized as “seokguram”. 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 석굴암
Said aloud, it sounds like [석꾸람].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 석 | ㅅ+ㅓ+ㄱ | seok |
| 굴 | ㄱ+ㅜ+ㄹ | [꾸] gu |
| 암 | ㅇ+ㅏ+ㅁ | [람] ram |
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). 석굴암 → [석꾸람]
- 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. 굴암 → [구람]
How to type 석굴암 on a Korean keyboard
On a standard Korean (2-set) keyboard, press these keys in order. A capital letter means hold Shift.
tjrrnfdka
| Syllable | Keys |
|---|---|
| 석 | tjr |
| 굴 | rnf |
| 암 | dka |
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 석굴암?
Korean particles change depending on whether a name ends with a final consonant (batchim). 석굴암 ends with a final consonant, so the forms are:
| Role | Particle | Written form |
|---|---|---|
| Topic marker | 은 | 석굴암은 |
| Subject marker | 이 | 석굴암이 |
| Object marker | 을 | 석굴암을 |
| “and / with” | 과 | 석굴암과 |
| Possessive (’s) | 의 | 석굴암의 |
Example sentences
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- 석굴암에 가고 싶어요.
I want to go to Seokguram Grotto. - 석굴암은 어디에 있어요?
Where is Seokguram Grotto? - 석굴암에 어떻게 가요?
How do I get to Seokguram Grotto? - 석굴암은 유명해요.
Seokguram Grotto is famous.
Quick check
Question 1 Which one is “Seokguram Grotto” in Korean?
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Answer: 석굴암 seokguram
Question 2 Which is the romanization of 석굴암?
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Answer: seokguram
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