Letter by letter: 식당
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 식당 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 식 | ㅅ + ㅣ + ㄱ | ㅅ s, ㅣ i, ㄱ k (at the end) |
| 당 | ㄷ + ㅏ + ㅇ | ㄷ d / t, ㅏ a, ㅇ ng (at the end) |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
TㅅLㅣRㄱEㄷKㅏDㅇ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the places around town words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the places around town in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "restaurant" in Korean?
식당 (sikdang).
How do you pronounce 식당?
It sounds like "sikdang".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20