Korean Dictionary
How to say "Clan" in Korean
“Clan” in Korean is 클랜 (pronounced "keullaen").
클랜
keullaen
Usage & Context
An organized group of players who team up regularly in online games. Clans are fundamental social units in Korean online gaming communities, often with hierarchical structures and shared goals.
Example Sentence
우리 클랜에 가입하면 같이 게임할 수 있어요.
If you join our clan, we can play games together.
How to use 클랜 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Clan” is 클랜, romanized as keullaen.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '클랜' as 'keul-laen'. '클' sounds like 'cool' but with a 'k' sound at the beginning, similar to 'clue'. '랜' sounds like 'lan' in 'land'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a clan's regular activities to a friend.
우리 클랜은 매주 정기적으로 모여서 게임해요.
Our clan meets regularly every week to play games.
A recruitment message posted in a game forum or chat.
새로운 클랜원을 모집하고 있습니다. 관심 있으시면 연락 주세요!
We are recruiting new clan members. Please contact us if you're interested!
Sharing a gaming achievement with a fellow gamer.
클랜전에서 승리해서 보상을 받았어요.
We won the clan war and received rewards.
Cultural Context
In Korean online gaming, especially MMORPGs and competitive games, '클랜' (clan) or '길드' (guild) are crucial social units. They often have a strong sense of community, hierarchy, and shared goals, much like a small family or club. Many friendships and even real-life relationships form within these online clans, reflecting the importance of group dynamics in Korean culture.
Editorial note
We review entries like 클랜 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
클랜원 모집
recruiting clan members
클랜전
clan war
클랜 가입
join a clan
Related Expressions
길드
gildeu
guild (often interchangeable with clan)
팀
tim
team
동호회
donghohoe
club, association (broader term)
커뮤니티
keomyuniti
community
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