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Seoul in Korean: 서울
서울
seoul
“Seoul” is written 서울 in Korean and romanized as “seoul”. 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 서울
It is pronounced just as it is written.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 서 | ㅅ+ㅓ | seo |
| 울 | ㅇ+ㅜ+ㄹ | ul |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
How to type 서울 on a Korean keyboard
On a standard Korean (2-set) keyboard, press these keys in order. A capital letter means hold Shift.
tjdnf
| Syllable | Keys |
|---|---|
| 서 | tj |
| 울 | dnf |
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 서울?
Korean particles change depending on whether a name ends with a final consonant (batchim). 서울 ends with a final consonant, so the forms are:
| Role | Particle | Written form |
|---|---|---|
| Topic marker | 은 | 서울은 |
| Subject marker | 이 | 서울이 |
| Object marker | 을 | 서울을 |
| “and / with” | 과 | 서울과 |
| Possessive (’s) | 의 | 서울의 |
Example sentences
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- 서울역에서 부산까지 얼마나 걸려요?
How long does it take from Seoul Station to Busan? - 인천공항에서 서울까지 공항철도를 탔어요.
I took the Airport Railroad from Incheon Airport to Seoul. - 서울에 가고 싶어요.
I want to go to Seoul. - 서울은 어디에 있어요?
Where is Seoul? - 서울에 어떻게 가요?
How do I get to Seoul? - 서울은 유명해요.
Seoul is famous.
Quick check
Question 1 Which one is “Seoul” in Korean?
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Answer: 서울 seoul
Question 2 Which is the romanization of 서울?
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Answer: seoul
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