Letter by letter: 어렵다
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 어렵다 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 어 | ㅇ + ㅓ | ㅇ silent, ㅓ eo |
| 렵 | ㄹ + ㅕ + ㅂ | ㄹ r / l, ㅕ yeo, ㅂ p (at the end) |
| 다 | ㄷ + ㅏ | ㄷ d / t, ㅏ a |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
DㅇJㅓFㄹUㅕQㅂEㄷKㅏ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "to be difficult" in Korean?
어렵다 (eoryeopda): 어려워요 = it's difficult.
How do you pronounce 어렵다?
It sounds like "eoryeopda".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20