Letter by letter: 남동생
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 남동생 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 남 | ㄴ + ㅏ + ㅁ | ㄴ n, ㅏ a, ㅁ m (at the end) |
| 동 | ㄷ + ㅗ + ㅇ | ㄷ d / t, ㅗ o, ㅇ ng (at the end) |
| 생 | ㅅ + ㅐ + ㅇ | ㅅ s, ㅐ ae, 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:
SㄴKㅏAㅁEㄷHㅗDㅇTㅅOㅐDㅇ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "younger brother" in Korean?
남동생 (namdongsaeng).
How do you pronounce 남동생?
It sounds like "namdongsaeng".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20