Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bidding" in Korean
“Bidding” in Korean is 입찰 (pronounced "ip-chal").
입찰
ip-chal
Usage & Context
입찰 is the act of bidding in an auction. Bidders compete to win items by offering higher prices.
Example Sentence
입찰을 했어요.
I placed a bid.
How to use 입찰 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bidding” is 입찰, romanized as ip-chal.
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 입찰.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "입찰" (ip-chal) is pronounced with "입" sounding like "ip" in "lip." "찰" sounds like "chal" in "chalk" but with a lighter 'ch' sound and a shorter 'a' vowel. The stress is primarily on the first syllable, "입."
More Example Sentences
Discussing business plans or project involvement.
그 프로젝트 입찰에 참여할 예정이에요.
I plan to participate in the bidding for that project.
Describing an intense or competitive online auction.
온라인 경매에서 입찰 경쟁이 치열했어요.
The bidding competition was fierce in the online auction.
Giving instructions or requirements for a specific type of bidding.
최저 입찰가를 제시해야 해요.
You need to propose the lowest bid price.
Cultural Context
"입찰" is a more formal term, frequently used in contexts like business, government contracts, and real estate, rather than for casual online auctions of personal items. While "경매" refers to the auction event itself, "입찰" specifically denotes the act of submitting a bid or proposal. It implies a more structured and often competitive process, where multiple parties submit sealed bids or compete openly for a contract or item.
Editorial note
We review entries like 입찰 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
입찰하다
to bid, to tender
입찰 경쟁
bidding competition
입찰서
bid document, tender document
Related Expressions
경쟁
gyeong-jaeng
competition
제안
je-an
proposal, offer
낙찰
nak-chal
successful bid, winning a bid
입찰가
ip-chal-ga
bid price
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