Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bitcoin" in Korean
“Bitcoin” in Korean is 비트코인 (pronounced "Biteukoin").
비트코인
Biteukoin
Usage & Context
The first and most popular cryptocurrency. Bitcoin trading is extremely popular in Korea.
Example Sentence
비트코인 가격이 올랐어요.
Bitcoin price went up.
How to use 비트코인 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bitcoin” is 비트코인, romanized as Biteukoin.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for 비트코인 (Biteukoin) is 'bee-tuh-ko-in'. '비' sounds like 'bee' in English. '트' is like the 'tuh' sound in 'butter' but without the 'r'. '코' sounds like 'ko' in 'Korea'. '인' is pronounced like 'in' in 'pin'.
More Example Sentences
Friends discussing investment strategies
비트코인 투자로 돈 많이 벌었대.
I heard they made a lot of money investing in Bitcoin.
Asking about current market trends
요즘 비트코인 시세가 어떻게 돼요?
What's the current Bitcoin market price these days?
Discussing the practicalities of crypto mining
비트코인 채굴은 전기세가 너무 많이 나와.
Bitcoin mining consumes too much electricity.
Cultural Context
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading are extremely popular in South Korea, often referred to as the 'crypto craze' or 'coin fever' (코인 열풍). Many young Koreans see it as a way to achieve financial independence (영끌, 'yeongkkeul' - literally 'pulling out all available resources,' often referring to aggressive investing) given the high cost of living and housing. News about Bitcoin price fluctuations is a common topic in daily conversations and media.
Editorial note
We review entries like 비트코인 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
비트코인 투자
Bitcoin investment
비트코인 시세
Bitcoin market price
비트코인 채굴
Bitcoin mining
Related Expressions
가상화폐
gasanghwapye
cryptocurrency (general term)
암호화폐
amhohwapye
cryptocurrency (another general term, often used interchangeably)
블록체인
beullokchein
blockchain
이더리움
ideorium
Ethereum (another popular cryptocurrency)
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