How to Say "Sugar" in Korean

In Korean, "sugar" is 설탕 (seoltang).

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설탕

seoltang

Letter by letter: 설탕

Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 설탕 is made of.

BlockLettersSounds
설ㅅ + ㅓ + ㄹㅅ s, ㅓ eo, ㄹ l (at the end)
탕ㅌ + ㅏ + ㅇㅌ t, ㅏ a, 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:

TㅅJㅓFㄹXㅌKㅏDㅇ

Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.

Learn all the food and drinks words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the food and drinks in Korean page.

Frequently asked questions

What is "sugar" in Korean?

설탕 (seoltang).

How do you pronounce 설탕?

It sounds like "seoltang".

Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20