If you’re just starting your journey into the Korean language, you might wonder how to write letter “A” in Korean Hangul.
That’s because the Korean alphabet — known as Hangul — doesn’t use Roman letters, so even simple sounds like “A” have their own unique characters. But don’t worry — it’s easier than you think.
What Is A in Korean Hangul?
In Korean, the closest equivalent to the English sound “A” as in “father” is the vowel: ㅏ
It’s pronounced like “ah” — open and relaxed.
This is one of the basic Korean vowels and a perfect place to start if you’re learning Hangul.
How to Write A In Korean Hangul
ㅏ is written in two strokes:
- Draw a vertical line from top to bottom.
- Then draw a short horizontal line to the right, starting from the middle of the vertical line.
Here’s a visual tip:
It almost looks like a simple flag post!
Bonus: What Words Use ㅏ?
Here are a few Korean words that include ㅏ:
- 아빠 (appa) – dad
- 사랑 (sarang) – love
- 바나나 (banana) – banana
You’ll find ㅏ all over Korean vocabulary!
Learning Tip
ㅏ is one of 10 basic Korean vowels, so learning how to write A in Korean Hangul will put you on the right path to learning Korean.
If you learn just these, you’ll unlock a huge portion of written Korean. It’s the foundation of learning to read and write fluently.
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