Letter by letter: 말하다
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 말하다 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 말 | ㅁ + ㅏ + ㄹ | ㅁ m, ㅏ a, ㄹ l (at the end) |
| 하 | ㅎ + ㅏ | ㅎ h, ㅏ a |
| 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:
AㅁKㅏFㄹGㅎKㅏEㄷKㅏ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "to speak, to say" in Korean?
말하다 (malhada): 말해요 = I speak.
How do you pronounce 말하다?
It sounds like "malhada".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20