Korean Dictionary
How to say "Controller Vibration" in Korean
“Controller Vibration” in Korean is 진동 기능 (pronounced "jindong gineung").
진동 기능
jindong gineung
Usage & Context
The haptic feedback feature in game controllers that provides physical sensations during gameplay. Vibration features enhance immersion in Korean console gaming, especially during action-packed sequences.
Example Sentence
진동 기능 덕분에 게임이 더 생생하게 느껴져요.
The controller vibration makes the game feel more vivid.
How to use 진동 기능 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Controller Vibration” is 진동 기능, romanized as jindong gineung.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
진동 (jindong) sounds like 'jin' as in the name 'Jin' followed by 'dong' as in 'ding-dong'. 기능 (gineung) sounds like 'gi' as in 'gee whiz' and 'neung' which rhymes with 'rung' but starts with an 'n' sound, with the 'eu' being a soft 'uh' sound. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable of each word.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a new game's immersive features.
이 게임은 진동 기능이 정말 실감 나요.
This game's vibration feature feels very realistic.
Asking a friend for help with game settings.
컨트롤러 진동 기능 끄는 법 아세요?
Do you know how to turn off the controller vibration feature?
Complaining about a malfunctioning phone.
핸드폰 진동 기능이 고장 났어요.
My phone's vibration function is broken.
Cultural Context
In Korean gaming, especially for console or PC games played with a controller, '진동 기능' is highly valued for enhancing immersion. Gamers often discuss the quality of a game's '진동 피드백' (vibration feedback) or '햅틱 피드백' (haptic feedback) as a key part of the '손맛' (sonmat - literally 'hand taste', referring to the tactile satisfaction) of playing. A well-implemented vibration feature can significantly elevate the gaming experience, making action sequences or impacts feel more impactful.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
진동 기능 켜다/끄다
to turn vibration feature on/off
진동이 오다
to vibrate (lit. vibration comes)
진동 모드
vibration mode (e.g., on a phone)
Related Expressions
진동
jindong
vibration (the noun itself)
햅틱 피드백
haeptik pideubaek
haptic feedback
컨트롤러
keontrolleolleo
controller
실감 나다
silgam nada
to feel realistic/lifelike
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