Letter by letter: 부끄러워요
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 부끄러워요 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 부 | ㅂ + ㅜ | ㅂ b / p, ㅜ u |
| 끄 | ㄲ + ㅡ | ㄲ kk, ㅡ eu |
| 러 | ㄹ + ㅓ | ㄹ r / l, ㅓ eo |
| 워 | ㅇ + ㅝ | ㅇ silent, ㅝ wo |
| 요 | ㅇ + ㅛ | ㅇ silent, ㅛ yo |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
QㅂNㅜShift+RㄲMㅡFㄹJㅓDㅇNㅜJㅓDㅇYㅛ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "I'm shy, embarrassed" in Korean?
부끄러워요 (bukkeureowoyo).
How do you pronounce 부끄러워요?
It sounds like "bukkeureowoyo".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20