Studying Korean/beginner

🌟 Day 1: Korean Consonants (ㄱ~ㅅ)

thanks2korea 2025. 4. 4. 16:30

Hello, everyone! Welcome to your first day of learning Hangul! 🎉
Learning a new writing system might seem tricky at first, but don’t worry! I’ll guide you step by step in a fun and easy way. 😊
Today, we’ll start with the first set of Korean consonants: ㄱ~ㅅ (7 basic consonants).
These are the foundation of Korean, and with some simple tricks, you’ll remember them in no time! Let’s get started! 🚀


 

🖼️ Korean Consonants (ㄱ~ㅅ) – Fun Mnemonics!

1️⃣ ㄱ (Giyeok) – Sounds like 'G' or 'K'

  • 🏹 Memory Trick: Looks like a Gun 🔫 turned sideways!
  • 📚 Examples:
    • 고양이 (goyangi) – Cat 🐱
    • 가방 (gabang) – Bag 🎒
    • 김치 (kimchi) – Kimchi 🌶️

2️⃣ ㄴ (Nieun) – Sounds like 'N'

  • 👃 Memory Trick: Shaped like a Nose 👃 from the side!
  • 📚 Examples:
    • 나무 (namu) – Tree 🌳
    • 눈 (nun) – Snow ❄️ / Eye 👁
    • 남자 (namja) – Man 🧑

3️⃣ ㄷ (Digeut) – Sounds like 'D' or 'T'

  • 🚪 Memory Trick: Looks like a Door 🚪 from the side!
  • 📚 Examples:
    • 달 (dal) – Moon 🌕
    • 다리 (dari) – Bridge 🌉 / Leg 🦵
    • 돈 (don) – Money 💰

Learning Hangul is like unlocking a hidden treasure! If you take it one step at a time, it’ll become easier and more fun. 🌟
Tomorrow, we’ll continue with the next set of consonants (ㅁ~ㅎ)! Stick with me on this journey! 💪🏻✨