Korean Dictionary
How to say "App" in Korean
“App” in Korean is 앱 (pronounced "aep").
앱
aep
Usage & Context
A software application designed to run on mobile devices or computers. Korea has a thriving app development industry with many popular apps originating from Korean companies.
Example Sentence
새로운 앱을 다운로드했어요.
I downloaded a new app.
How to use 앱 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “App” is 앱, romanized as aep.
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 앱.
Pronunciation Guide
This word is pronounced 'aep', sounding exactly like the English word 'app'. The '애' vowel is similar to the 'a' in 'cat', and 'ㅂ' is a soft 'p' sound at the end.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the convenience of a photo editing app.
이 앱으로 사진 편집이 정말 쉬워요.
Photo editing is really easy with this app.
Trying out a new food delivery service.
새로운 배달 앱을 깔아봤어요.
I tried installing a new delivery app.
Asking friends about current popular apps.
요즘 어떤 앱이 제일 인기 많아요?
Which app is most popular these days?
Cultural Context
Korea is a highly mobile-first country, and apps are central to daily life. From KakaoTalk (the ubiquitous messaging app) to Naver Map, various delivery apps (like Baedal Minjok and Yogiyo), and banking apps, Koreans rely heavily on mobile applications for almost everything. New apps and app features are constantly being introduced and adopted quickly, reflecting the fast-paced tech environment.
Editorial note
We review entries like 앱 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
앱을 깔다
to install an app
앱을 삭제하다
to delete an app
앱 업데이트
app update
Related Expressions
어플
eopeul
app (short for application, also commonly used)
애플리케이션
aepeullikeisyeon
application (full word)
모바일
mobail
mobile
스마트폰
seumateupon
smartphone
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