Letter by letter: 기린
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 기린 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 기 | ㄱ + ㅣ | ㄱ g / k, ㅣ i |
| 린 | ㄹ + ㅣ + ㄴ | ㄹ r / l, ㅣ i, ㄴ n (at the end) |
New to the letters? Tap through the Hangul chart to hear each one.
How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
RㄱLㅣFㄹLㅣSㄴ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the animals words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the animals in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "giraffe" in Korean?
기린 (girin).
How do you pronounce 기린?
It sounds like "girin".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20