Letter by letter: 아버지
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 아버지 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 아 | ㅇ + ㅏ | ㅇ silent, ㅏ a |
| 버 | ㅂ + ㅓ | ㅂ b / p, ㅓ eo |
| 지 | ㅈ + ㅣ | ㅈ j, ㅣ i |
New to the letters? Tap through the Hangul chart to hear each one.
How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
DㅇKㅏQㅂJㅓWㅈLㅣ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the family words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the family in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "father" in Korean?
아버지 (abeoji): polite.
How do you pronounce 아버지?
It sounds like "abeoji".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20