How to Say "Onion" in Korean

In Korean, "onion" is 양파 (yangpa).

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양파

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Letter by letter: 양파

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

BlockLettersSounds
양ㅇ + ㅑ + ㅇㅇ silent, ㅑ ya, ㅇ ng (at the end)
파ㅍ + ㅏㅍ p, ㅏ a

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How to type it

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

DㅇIㅑDㅇVㅍKㅏ

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is "onion" in Korean?

양파 (yangpa).

How do you pronounce 양파?

It sounds like "yangpa".

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