Learn Korean Korean Alphabet (Hangul)

Question 1

How many basic consonants are there in the Korean alphabet (Hangul)?

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

Hangul has 14 basic consonants called jamo.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct name for the Korean alphabet?

Accepted Answer

Hangul

Answer

Hangul (한글) is the writing system created for the Korean language.

Question 3

Who created the Korean alphabet Hangul?

Accepted Answer

King Sejong

Answer

King Sejong the Great invented Hangul in 1443 to increase literacy among Koreans.

Question 4

How many basic vowels are in the Korean alphabet?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

There are 10 basic vowels in Hangul, which can be combined to form compound vowels.

Question 5

What is the Korean consonant that makes a silent sound at the beginning of a syllable?

Accepted Answer

ㅇ (ieung)

Answer

ㅇ (ieung) is silent when it appears at the beginning of a syllable block.

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