Letter by letter: 기다리다
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 기다리다 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 기 | ㄱ + ㅣ | ㄱ g / k, ㅣ i |
| 다 | ㄷ + ㅏ | ㄷ d / t, ㅏ a |
| 리 | ㄹ + ㅣ | ㄹ r / l, ㅣ i |
| 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:
RㄱLㅣEㄷKㅏFㄹLㅣEㄷKㅏ
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Frequently asked questions
What is "to wait" in Korean?
기다리다 (gidarida): 기다려요 = I wait.
How do you pronounce 기다리다?
It sounds like "gidarida".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20