Korean

Syllable

1. A Hangul syllabic block made up of ㄱ, ㅡ, and ㄹ.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kɯɭ/
• Phonetic hangeul: 글

Etymology 2

First attested in the Yongbi eocheonga (龍飛御天歌 / 용비어천가), 1447, as 글 (Yale: kul).

Noun

글 • ‎(geul)

1. writing, a writing

Derived terms

• 한글 (han-geul)
• 조선글 (joseon-geul)