Korean Dictionary
How to say "API" in Korean
“API” in Korean is API (pronounced "api").
API
api
Usage & Context
Application Programming Interface, a set of rules for software communication. APIs are fundamental to Korean web and mobile development.
Example Sentence
API를 사용해서 데이터를 가져왔어요.
I fetched data using the API.
How to use API naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “API” is API, romanized as api.
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 API.
Pronunciation Guide
This is pronounced just like the English letters "A-P-I." "A" as in 'apple,' "P" as in 'pea,' and "I" as in 'eye.' The stress is fairly even across the three syllables.
More Example Sentences
A tech team discussing service development strategy.
저희 서비스는 다양한 API를 연동해서 기능을 확장하고 있어요.
Our service is expanding its features by integrating various APIs.
Explaining the technical workings of a mobile application.
이 앱은 날씨 정보를 가져오기 위해 외부 API를 사용해요.
This app uses an external API to fetch weather information.
A developer giving feedback on a new API to a colleague.
API 문서가 잘 되어 있어서 개발하기 편했어요.
The API documentation was well-made, so development was easy.
Cultural Context
APIs are a fundamental concept in Korean software development, just as they are globally. The term 'API' is used directly in English, often without a Korean equivalent, in professional and technical contexts. Korean developers frequently discuss 'API 연동' (API integration) or 'API 개발' (API development) in their daily work, reflecting the highly interconnected nature of digital services in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like API 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
API 연동
API integration
API 개발
API development
API 호출
API call
Related Expressions
인터페이스
inteopeiseu
Interface
연동
yeondong
Integration/linking
개발자 도구
gaebalja dogu
Developer tools
데이터 연동
deiteo yeondong
Data integration
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