Korean Dictionary
How to say "Account" in Korean
“Account” in Korean is 계정 (pronounced "gyejeong").
계정
gyejeong
Usage & Context
A user profile on a digital platform or service. Koreans maintain multiple accounts across various platforms for different purposes.
Example Sentence
새로운 계정을 만들었어요.
I created a new account.
How to use 계정 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Account” is 계정, romanized as gyejeong.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 계정.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "gye," sounds like "gay" in English. The second syllable, "jeong," is like "jung" in "jungle" but with a softer 'j' and a nasal 'ng' sound at the end, similar to "song" without the 's'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about their online presence for a specific service.
네이버 계정이 있으세요?
Do you have a Naver account?
Trying to log in to an online service but can't remember details.
계정 정보를 잊어버렸어요.
I forgot my account information.
Explaining why a particular online profile is inactive.
이 계정은 더 이상 사용하지 않아요.
I don't use this account anymore.
Cultural Context
Koreans often maintain multiple 'gyejeong' across various digital platforms like Naver, Kakao, and Instagram. A Naver account, for instance, is almost essential for accessing many local online services, webtoons, and communities. Managing these different accounts for shopping, gaming, and social networking is a common part of daily digital life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 계정 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
계정 생성
Account creation
계정 삭제
Account deletion
계정 잠금
Account lock
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Membership registration
로그인
rogeuin
Login
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