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ㅙ
ㅙ (Wae)
A compound vowel combining ㅗ, ㅏ, and ㅣ. Sounds like "w+ae". Used in "왜" (why), one of the most essential Korean question words.
Pronunciation
wae (w + "wet")
Pronunciation Tip
In modern Korean, ㅙ, ㅚ, ㅞ sound nearly identical. Master "왜" (why) and you have got it.
Writing Practice
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Example Words
왜
wae
why
왜냐면
waenyamyeon
because
돼지
dwaeji
pig
왜케
waeke
why so (slang)
🇰🇷 K-Culture
왤케
waelke
why so (slang variant)
🇰🇷 K-Culture
Related Characters
The basic vowels that form this compound vowel.
ㅗ
ㅏ
ㅣ
ㅘ
ㅚ
ㅞ
Check Your Understanding
01
Which vowels sound nearly identical to ㅙ in modern Korean?
02
Which common question word uses ㅙ?
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