geul

Geul is the Korean noun 글, which means writing, text, or the act of writing. It is a native term used to refer to written language in general and to individual pieces of writing, from notes to essays. In everyday Korean, people say 글을 쓰다 to mean “to write a text” and 글을 읽다 to mean “to read a text.” The word is common in education, media, and everyday conversation and can describe both short notes and longer prose.

Orthography and romanization: 글 is a single syllable block composed of the consonant ㄱ, the vowel ㅡ, and the final consonant ㄹ. The Revised Romanization renders it as geul, reflecting its Korean pronunciation.

Usage and related forms: 글 forms part of many compounds. 글자 refers to a letter or character; 글쓰기 denotes writing as a skill or activity; 글꼴 or 글체 means font or writing style. In modern contexts, 글 appears in phrases describing digital content, such as 블로그 글 (a blog post) or 인터넷 글 (online writing). While 글 is a broad term for written material, more specialized words exist for specific genres, such as 수필 (essay), 기사 (article), 시 (poem), and 소설 (novel).

Cultural and linguistic notes: As a core concept in literacy, 글 encompasses both practical writing (composition and notation) and the broader idea of written language. It contrasts with terms for spoken language and with literary categories that denote different genres or forms of literature.