Korean Dictionary
How to say "Acquisition" in Korean
“Acquisition” in Korean is 인수 (pronounced "insu").
인수
insu
Usage & Context
The purchase of one company by another. Acquisitions in Korea are used to expand business and capabilities. They require due diligence and regulatory approval.
Example Sentence
회사가 경쟁사를 인수했습니다.
The company acquired a competitor.
How to use 인수 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Acquisition” is 인수, romanized as insu.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 인수.
Pronunciation Guide
The word is pronounced 'in-soo'. 'In' sounds like the English word 'in'. 'Su' sounds like 'soo' (as in 'soon').
More Example Sentences
A business executive discussing strategic plans.
우리 회사는 기술력 강화를 위해 스타트업 인수를 고려 중입니다.
Our company is considering acquiring a startup to strengthen its technology.
Reporting on a major business event in a meeting.
경쟁사의 인수가 성공적으로 마무리되었습니다.
The acquisition of the competitor was successfully completed.
Discussing a company's growth strategy with a colleague.
그 회사는 여러 차례의 인수를 통해 몸집을 키웠어요.
That company grew its size through several acquisitions.
Cultural Context
Acquisitions (인수) are a common strategy for Korean companies, from large conglomerates to mid-sized firms, to expand market share, acquire new technologies, or diversify their business portfolios. News of major acquisitions often makes headlines, especially when it involves well-known companies or has significant implications for the industry. The term 'M&A' (엠앤에이) is also widely used, encompassing both mergers and acquisitions.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 인수 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
기업 인수
company acquisition
인수 제안
acquisition offer
적대적 인수
hostile takeover
Related Expressions
합병
hapbyeong
merger
인수하다
insuhada
to acquire (verb)
M&A
em-en-ei
Mergers & Acquisitions
지분
jibun
stake, share
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