Letter by letter: 고구마
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 고구마 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 고 | ㄱ + ㅗ | ㄱ g / k, ㅗ o |
| 구 | ㄱ + ㅜ | ㄱ g / k, ㅜ u |
| 마 | ㅁ + ㅏ | ㅁ m, ㅏ a |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
RㄱHㅗRㄱNㅜAㅁKㅏ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sweet potato" in Korean?
고구마 (goguma).
How do you pronounce 고구마?
It sounds like "goguma".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20