How to say “Good night” in Korean
잘 자요
jal jayo
Phrase #26 of the top 100 · Everyday moments
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ㅈ“j”consonant
+ㅏ“a”vowel
+ㄹ“l”end consonant
잘“jal”block
Tip: Keep the final ㄹ in 잘 light: touch your tongue to the roof of your mouth and release softly.
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