Korean Dictionary
How to say "Camera" in Korean
“Camera” in Korean is 카메라 (pronounced "kamera").
카메라
kamera
Usage & Context
A device for capturing images and videos. Smartphone cameras are a major selling point in Korea where photography is a popular hobby.
Example Sentence
카메라로 사진을 찍었어요.
I took a photo with the camera.
How to use 카메라 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Camera” is 카메라, romanized as kamera.
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 카메라.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '카' like 'kah' (as in 'car' without the 'r'). '메' is like 'meh' (as in 'men' without the 'n'). '라' is like 'rah' (as in 'rah-rah-rah'). It sounds very similar to the English word 'camera'.
More Example Sentences
Praising the features of a recently released smartphone.
새 스마트폰 카메라 성능이 정말 좋아요.
The new smartphone camera performance is really good.
Giving practical advice for a trip.
여행 갈 때 카메라 꼭 챙겨가세요.
Make sure to bring your camera when you travel.
Observing the prevalence of surveillance in public spaces.
CCTV 카메라가 곳곳에 설치되어 있어요.
CCTV cameras are installed everywhere.
Cultural Context
Photography is an extremely popular hobby in Korea, and smartphone cameras are a major selling point for new devices. Koreans often take many photos, especially '셀카' (selca - selfie), and share them extensively on social media. The term '카메라' is used broadly for both dedicated cameras and smartphone cameras. You'll also frequently hear it in contexts like '블랙박스 카메라' (dashcam) or 'CCTV 카메라' (surveillance camera), reflecting its integration into various aspects of daily life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 카메라 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
카메라로 찍다
to take a picture with a camera
카메라 앱
camera app
카메라 기능
camera function/feature
Related Expressions
사진기
sajingi
camera (traditional, slightly older term)
렌즈
renjeu
lens
사진
sajin
photo
동영상
dongyeongsang
video
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