Korean Dictionary
How to say "Collecting" in Korean
“Collecting” in Korean is 수집 (pronounced "Sujip").
수집
Sujip
Usage & Context
Collecting is a popular hobby in Korea. Koreans collect stamps, coins, figures, albums, and much more as leisure activities.
Example Sentence
저는 우표 수집을 취미로 해요.
I collect stamps as a hobby.
How to use 수집 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Collecting” is 수집, romanized as Sujip.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '수집' as 'soo-jeep'. '수' sounds like 'soo' in 'soup', and '집' sounds like 'jeep' as in the vehicle, with a slight emphasis on the 'p' sound at the end.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
수집하다
Sujiphada
This is the formal verb form, meaning 'to collect'. Many nouns in Korean can become verbs by adding -하다.
Casual (반말)
수집해
Sujiphae
This is the casual verb form, meaning 'collect' or 'I collect'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing popular hobbies among young people.
요즘 아이돌 굿즈 수집이 유행이에요.
Collecting idol merchandise is trendy these days.
Sharing personal hobbies with a friend.
저는 오래된 동전 수집을 좋아해요.
I like collecting old coins.
Describing someone's serious hobby or profession.
그는 희귀한 예술 작품 수집에 열정적입니다.
He is passionate about collecting rare art pieces.
Cultural Context
Collecting is a huge hobby in Korea, especially for K-pop fans who collect albums, photo cards, and merchandise of their favorite idols. Limited edition items and 'lucky draws' for rare cards drive a passionate collecting culture. Beyond K-pop, figures, stamps, and vintage items are also popular.
Editorial note
We review entries like 수집 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
우표 수집
stamp collecting
피규어 수집
figure collecting
앨범 수집
album collecting
Related Expressions
모으다
Moeuda
to gather, to collect (general verb)
수집가
Sujipga
collector
취미
Chwimi
hobby
소장품
Sojangpum
collection (items owned)
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