Letter by letter: 말
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 말 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 말 | ㅁ + ㅏ + ㄹ | ㅁ m, ㅏ a, ㄹ l (at the end) |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
AㅁKㅏFㄹ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "horse" in Korean?
말 (mal).
How do you pronounce 말?
It sounds like "mal".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20