Letter by letter: 있다
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 있다 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 있 | ㅇ + ㅣ + ㅆ | ㅇ silent, ㅣ i, ㅆ t (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:
DㅇLㅣShift+TㅆEㄷKㅏ
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Frequently asked questions
What is "to have, to be there" in Korean?
있다 (itda): 있어요 = I have / it's there.
How do you pronounce 있다?
It sounds like "itda".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20