If you’ve started learning Hangul, you’ve probably noticed that many Korean syllables end with a little “tail” or extra letter under the block. That’s called batchim (받침)—the final consonant in a Korean syllable.


In this post, we’ll explore what batchim is, how it affects pronunciation, and give you tons of real-world examples to help you learn Korean syllables like a native speaker. Mastering batchim is essential to reading K-pop lyrics, understanding everyday Korean, and sounding natural in conversation.

🔹 What Is Batchim (받침)?

Batchim (받침) literally means “support” or “foundation” in Korean. In the structure of a Hangul syllable, batchim is the final consonant placed at the bottom of the syllable block.


Basic Structure:


초성 (initial consonant) + 중성 (vowel) + 받침 (final consonant)

Without Batchim     With Batchim
나 (na)         낙 (nak)
무 (mu)      문 (mun)
사 (sa)      삶 (salm)

🔹 Why Is Batchim Important?

  1. Changes the meaning of a word

    • 눈 (nun) = eye or snow

    • 누 (nu) = who

  2. Affects pronunciation and grammar
    Batchim influences how sounds are linked between syllables and how particles are added in sentences.

  3. Essential in K-pop lyrics and everyday speech
    You’ll see batchim in words like 사랑해 (saranghae) and 안녕 (annyeong)!

🔹 Common Batchim Consonants

Most basic consonants can become batchim, but they're pronounced differently than at the start of a syllable. Here are the 7 representative final sounds used in Korean pronunciation:

Batchim Written     Sound
ㄱ, ㅋ, ㄲ        [k]
ㄷ, ㅌ, ㅅ, ㅈ.          [t]
ㅂ, ㅍ       [p]
ㄴ       [n]
ㅁ        [m]
ㅇ       [ng]
ㄹ       [l]

🔹 Real Examples to Practice

1. Final consonant ㄱ [k]

Korean     RomanizationMeaning
박      bak      surname “Park”
국      guk      country
먹다      meok-da      to eat

2. Final consonant ㅂ [p]

Korean     Romanization     Meaning
밥      bap      rice
집      jip      house
입      ip      mouth

3. Final consonant ㄴ [n]

Korean      Romanization     Meaning
눈       nun     eye/snow
산       san     mountain
돈       don     money

4. Final consonant ㅇ [ng]

Korean       Romanization     Meaning
방        bang      room
공        gong      ball
정        jeong      affection

🔹 Batchim in K-pop Lyrics

Batchim appears everywhere in Korean music. Try spotting them in these lyrics:

  • 사랑해요 (sa-rang-hae-yo) → 사랑 (sa-rang) ends with ㅇ batchim.

  • 안녕 (an-nyeong) → ends with ㅇ too!

  • 밤하늘 (bam-ha-neul) → bam (night) has ㅂ as batchim.

Next time you read Korean lyrics, highlight the syllables with batchim and see how they affect the flow of the song.

🔹 Batchim Practice Sentences

Try reading and breaking down these simple sentences:

  1. 저는 밥을 먹어요.
    jeo-neun bap-eul meok-eo-yo
    → I eat rice.

  2. 친구 집은 멀어요.
    chin-gu jip-eun meol-eo-yo
    → My friend’s house is far.

  3. 방에 책이 있어요.
    bang-e chaek-i isseo-yo
    → There is a book in the room.

Practice Tip: Underline all the batchim in these sentences!

🧠 Tips for Beginners

  • Listen carefully: Batchim sounds often blend into the next syllable.

  • Speak slowly at first. Pronouncing final consonants clearly will help native speakers understand you better.

  • Use tools like Papago, Naver Dictionary, or K-pop lyric videos with Hangul subtitles.