How to Say "Chicken" in Korean

In Korean, "chicken" is 닭 (dak).

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Letter by letter: 닭

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

BlockLettersSounds
닭ㄷ + ㅏ + ㄺㄷ d / t, ㅏ a, ㄺ k (at the end)

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How to type it

On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:

EㄷKㅏFㄹRㄱ

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is "chicken" in Korean?

닭 (dak).

How do you pronounce 닭?

It sounds like "dak".

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