Korean Dictionary
How to say "Data" in Korean
“Data” in Korean is 데이터 (pronounced "deiteo").
데이터
deiteo
Usage & Context
Information and statistics used for analysis. Data is crucial in Korea's digital economy and business decision-making.
Example Sentence
데이터를 분석했어요.
I analyzed the data.
How to use 데이터 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Data” is 데이터, romanized as deiteo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
데이터 (de-i-teo) is pronounced very similarly to the English word 'data'. 'de' sounds like 'day' in 'day-light'. 'i' sounds like 'ee' in 'see'. 'teo' sounds like 'tuh' in 'tough'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the core of a business or research project.
이 프로젝트는 빅데이터 분석이 핵심이에요.
Big data analysis is key to this project.
Discussing privacy concerns.
개인 데이터 보호가 점점 중요해지고 있어요.
Protecting personal data is becoming increasingly important.
Describing a task completed at work.
데이터를 시각화해서 보고서를 만들었어요.
I visualized the data and created a report.
Cultural Context
'데이터' is an extremely common loanword in Korea, used in almost all contexts where 'data' would be used in English, especially in business, technology, and research. The concept of '빅데이터' (big data) is also very prevalent, reflecting Korea's strong focus on data-driven decision-making and digital transformation. Concerns about '개인 정보' (personal information) and '데이터 보안' (data security) are frequently discussed in media and policy.
Editorial note
We review entries like 데이터 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
데이터 수집
Data collection
데이터 분석
Data analysis
데이터 활용
Data utilization
Related Expressions
정보
jeongbo
Information (broader term)
자료
jaryo
Material, data (similar meaning, often for raw data/documents)
빅데이터
bikdeiteo
Big data (specific type of data)
데이터 분석
deiteo bunseok
Data analysis (related action)
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