열쇠 — key
Pronunciation hint: yuhl · ssweh. Standard romanization: yeolsoe.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
열쇠가 어디에 있어요?
Where is the key?
Looking for a belonging · yuhl-ssweh-gah uh-dee-eh ee-ssuh-yoh
열쇠를 잃어버렸어요.
I lost my key.
Reporting a lost belonging · yuhl-ssweh-reul ee-ruh-buh-ryuh-ssuh-yoh
열쇠로 문을 열어요.
I open the door with a key.
Opening a door · yuhl-ssweh-roh moo-neul yuh-ruh-yoh
열쇠를 가방에 넣어요.
I put the key in my bag.
Putting a belonging away · yuhl-ssweh-reul gah-bahng-eh nuh-uh-yoh
열쇠를 찾았어요.
I found my key.
Finding a missing belonging · yuhl-ssweh-reul chah-jah-ssuh-yoh
열쇠 주세요.
The key, please.
Asking for a key · yuhl-ssweh joo-seh-yoh