Korean uses two different words here: 물고기 (fish) and 생선 (as food). Pick the one that matches who is speaking or what you mean.
Letter by letter: 물고기
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 물고기 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 물 | ㅁ + ㅜ + ㄹ | ㅁ m, ㅜ u, ㄹ l (at the end) |
| 고 | ㄱ + ㅗ | ㄱ g / k, ㅗ o |
| 기 | ㄱ + ㅣ | ㄱ g / k, ㅣ i |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
AㅁNㅜFㄹRㄱHㅗRㄱLㅣ
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Frequently asked questions
What is "fish" in Korean?
물고기 (mulgogi): living fish; fish as food is 생선; 생선 (saengseon).
How do you pronounce 물고기?
It sounds like "mulgogi".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20