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Korean learner dictionary

ㅋ

k

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 69100
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 키윽, 키으기, 키윽또, 키응만
  1. 1.

    한글 자모의 열한째 글자. 이름은 ‘키읔’으로, ‘ㄱ’보다 소리가 거세게 나므로 ‘ㄱ’에 한 획을 더해서 만든 글자이다.

    English: k — The 11th consonant of the Korean alphabet pronounced 'kieuk', which is made by adding a stroke to 'giyeok', as it is pronounced more strongly than 'giyeok'.