Why Does ㅅ Appear Between Words? | Korean FAQ

Ever seen a word with a ㅅ in the middle, seemingly randomly?

This usage is called 사이시옷 (“between ㅅ”) and works like the 의 particle to connect compound nouns together.

In this episode I share how it’s used and what it means, and some common words that use it. I also talk about how you can use it yourself (or if you even should).