Korean Dictionary
How to say "Barcode" in Korean
“Barcode” in Korean is 바코드 (pronounced "ba-ko-deu").
바코드
ba-ko-deu
Usage & Context
바코드 is the barcode scanned at checkout in Korean stores. Most products have barcodes that are scanned to register the price and track inventory. QR codes are also becoming increasingly common in Korean retail.
Example Sentence
바코드를 스캔해 주세요.
Please scan the barcode.
How to use 바코드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Barcode” is 바코드, romanized as ba-ko-deu.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 바코드.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '바' (ba), sounds like 'bah' in 'bah-bah black sheep'. '코' (ko) is pronounced like 'koh' in 'Koh-l's'. '드' (deu) is a soft 'duh' sound, similar to the 'd' in 'ladder' but with a very subtle 'eu' vowel at the end, almost like a soft grunt.
More Example Sentences
A customer at a self-checkout machine having trouble scanning an item.
이 제품 바코드가 잘 안 찍혀요.
This product's barcode isn't scanning well.
A store clerk explaining where to find a return code.
영수증에 바코드 번호가 있어요.
The barcode number is on the receipt.
A staff member asking for a digital ticket or coupon at an event.
모바일 앱으로 바코드를 보여주세요.
Please show the barcode on your mobile app.
Cultural Context
While '바코드' (barcode) is universally understood and used in Korean retail for product identification, QR codes ('큐알 코드' or 'QR 코드') have become increasingly prevalent. You'll often see QR codes used for mobile payments, accessing menus in restaurants, or for contact tracing during the pandemic, sometimes even more frequently than traditional barcodes for certain functions.
Editorial note
We review entries like 바코드 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
바코드 찍어주세요.
Please scan the barcode.
바코드 번호가 뭐예요?
What's the barcode number?
바코드 오류
Barcode error
Related Expressions
QR 코드
kyu-al ko-deu
QR code
스캔하다
seu-kaen-ha-da
to scan
상품 번호
sang-pum beon-ho
product number
가격표
ga-gyeok-pyo
price tag
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