Korean Dictionary
How to say "Coupon" in Korean
“Coupon” in Korean is 쿠폰 (pronounced "Kupon").
쿠폰
Kupon
Usage & Context
쿠폰 (coupon) culture is very strong in Korea, with apps like Kakao and Naver offering digital coupons for restaurants and shops. Coffee chains like Starbucks Korea run regular coupon events. Koreans actively seek out coupons to maximize savings.
Example Sentence
이 앱에서 쿠폰을 다운로드하면 10% 할인돼요.
If you download a coupon from this app, you get 10% off.
How to use 쿠폰 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Coupon” is 쿠폰, romanized as Kupon.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 쿠폰.
Pronunciation Guide
쿠 (Ku) sounds like 'coo' in 'cool'. 폰 (pon) sounds like 'pawn' in 'pawn shop', but with a slightly softer 'p' sound. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a good deal from a cafe visit.
카페에서 1+1 쿠폰 받았어요.
I got a buy-one-get-one-free coupon at the cafe.
Checking the validity period of a coupon.
이 쿠폰은 오늘까지 사용할 수 있어요.
This coupon can be used until today.
Explaining how to get a digital coupon.
앱으로 쿠폰을 다운로드해야 해요.
You need to download the coupon via the app.
Cultural Context
Koreans are very savvy about using coupons, especially digital ones from various apps (KakaoTalk, brand-specific apps). '1+1' (buy one get one free) or '2+1' (buy two get one free) deals are incredibly popular and often driven by coupons. Many coffee shops, bakeries, and supermarkets frequently offer these, and people actively seek them out to maximize savings.
Editorial note
We review entries like 쿠폰 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
쿠폰 사용 가능해요?
Can I use a coupon?
쿠폰 있어요?
Do you have a coupon?
쿠폰 적용해주세요.
Please apply the coupon.
Related Expressions
할인
Harin
Discount
적립
Jeongnip
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이벤트
Ibentu
Event/Promotion
무료
Muryo
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