Letter by letter: 작년
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 작년 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 작 | ㅈ + ㅏ + ㄱ | ㅈ j, ㅏ a, ㄱ k (at the end) |
| 년 | ㄴ + ㅕ + ㄴ | ㄴ n, ㅕ yeo, ㄴ n (at the end) |
Written 작년, but said [장년]: nasalization (before ㄴ). The romanizer explains these sound rules for any word.
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
WㅈKㅏRㄱSㄴUㅕSㄴ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the months words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the months in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "last year" in Korean?
작년 (jangnyeon).
How do you pronounce 작년?
It sounds like "jangnyeon". It is written 작년 but said [장년] because of Korean sound changes.
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20