How to Say "To Be Big" in Korean

In Korean, "to be big" is 크다 (keuda).

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to be big

크다

keuda

커요 = it's big

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Letter by letter: 크다

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

BlockLettersSounds
크ㅋ + ㅡㅋ k, ㅡ eu
다ㄷ + ㅏㄷ d / t, ㅏ a

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How to type it

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

ZㅋMㅡEㄷKㅏ

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is "to be big" in Korean?

크다 (keuda): 커요 = it's big.

How do you pronounce 크다?

It sounds like "keuda".

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