Letter by letter: 할머니
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 할머니 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 할 | ㅎ + ㅏ + ㄹ | ㅎ h, ㅏ a, ㄹ l (at the end) |
| 머 | ㅁ + ㅓ | ㅁ m, ㅓ eo |
| 니 | ㄴ + ㅣ | ㄴ n, ㅣ i |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
GㅎKㅏFㄹAㅁJㅓSㄴLㅣ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the family words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the family in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "grandmother" in Korean?
할머니 (halmeoni).
How do you pronounce 할머니?
It sounds like "halmeoni".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20