Letter by letter: 많다
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 많다 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 많 | ㅁ + ㅏ + ㄶ | ㅁ m, ㅏ a, ㄶ n (at the end) |
| 다 | ㄷ + ㅏ | ㄷ d / t, ㅏ a |
Written 많다, but said [만타]: aspiration (ㅎ + ㄱ/ㄷ/ㅈ). The romanizer explains these sound rules for any word.
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
AㅁKㅏSㄴGㅎEㄷKㅏ
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Frequently asked questions
What is "a lot, many" in Korean?
많다 (manta): 많아요 = there are many.
How do you pronounce 많다?
It sounds like "manta". It is written 많다 but said [만타] because of Korean sound changes.
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20