Letter by letter: 고양이
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 고양이 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 고 | ㄱ + ㅗ | ㄱ g / k, ㅗ o |
| 양 | ㅇ + ㅑ + ㅇ | ㅇ silent, ㅑ ya, ㅇ ng (at the end) |
| 이 | ㅇ + ㅣ | ㅇ silent, ㅣ i |
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
RㄱHㅗDㅇIㅑDㅇDㅇLㅣ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cat" in Korean?
고양이 (goyangi).
How do you pronounce 고양이?
It sounds like "goyangi".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20