Korean Dictionary
How to say "Collaboration" in Korean
“Collaboration” in Korean is 콜라보 (pronounced "kollabo").
콜라보
kollabo
Usage & Context
Collaboration in K-pop refers to joint projects between artists or brands. Cross-genre 콜라보 tracks and limited-edition branded merchandise collections are popular marketing strategies.
Example Sentence
두 인기 가수의 콜라보 곡이 음원 차트 1위에 올랐다.
The collaboration song between two popular singers topped the music charts.
How to use 콜라보 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Collaboration” is 콜라보, romanized as kollabo.
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 콜라보.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 콜 (kol), sounds like 'coal' in English. 라 (la) is like 'lah' in 'la-la-la'. 보 (bo) sounds like 'bow' as in 'bow and arrow'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a new product launch in the fashion industry.
이 브랜드는 유명 디자이너와 콜라보해서 한정판 제품을 출시했어요.
This brand collaborated with a famous designer to release a limited edition product.
A K-pop fan expressing excitement for an upcoming performance.
두 그룹의 콜라보 무대가 정말 기대돼요!
I'm really looking forward to the collaboration stage between the two groups!
A manager explaining a new work project.
이번 프로젝트는 여러 부서가 콜라보해서 진행될 예정입니다.
This project will proceed with collaboration from various departments.
Cultural Context
콜라보 (kollabo) is a widely used loanword from 'collaboration,' especially prevalent in K-pop, fashion, and food industries. It signifies a special, often limited-time, joint project between artists, brands, or even different food establishments. It often creates buzz and is associated with unique, exclusive items or performances, making it a key marketing strategy.
Editorial note
We review entries like 콜라보 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
콜라보 앨범
collaboration album
콜라보 제품
collaboration product
콜라보 무대
collaboration stage/performance
Related Expressions
협업
hyeop-eop
collaboration (more formal/general)
합작
hapjak
joint work/venture
공동 작업
gongdong jag-eop
joint project/work
단독
dandok
solo, exclusive (antonym)
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