How to Say "Cucumber" in Korean

In Korean, "cucumber" is 오이 (oi).

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cucumber

오이

oi

Letter by letter: 오이

Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 오이 is made of.

BlockLettersSounds
오ㅇ + ㅗㅇ silent, ㅗ o
이ㅇ + ㅣㅇ silent, ㅣ i

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How to type it

On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:

DㅇHㅗDㅇLㅣ

Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cucumber" in Korean?

오이 (oi).

How do you pronounce 오이?

It sounds like "oi".

Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20