Korean Dictionary
How to say "Drum" in Korean
“Drum” in Korean is 드럼 (pronounced "Deureum").
드럼
Deureum
Usage & Context
A percussion instrument that provides rhythm and beat. Essential in most modern music genres.
Example Sentence
드럼을 연주해요.
I play the drums.
How to use 드럼 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Drum” is 드럼, romanized as Deureum.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 'Deu', sounds like 'duh' in 'duh-uh,' a short, neutral vowel. The second part, 'reom', sounds like 'rum' in 'rumble.' Put them together as 'duh-rum.'
More Example Sentences
Admiring a friend's musical talent.
밴드에서 드럼을 치는 친구가 정말 멋있어요.
My friend who plays the drums in a band is really cool.
Talking about a stress-relief hobby.
스트레스 풀 때는 드럼을 신나게 치는 게 최고예요.
When I'm stressed, hitting the drums energetically is the best.
Sharing a new learning experience.
드럼 레슨을 시작했는데, 박자 맞추는 게 생각보다 어렵네요.
I started drum lessons, and keeping time is harder than I thought.
Cultural Context
드럼 (deureom) is a direct loanword from English 'drum.' While traditional Korean music has percussion instruments like 장구 (janggu) and 북 (buk), 드럼 specifically refers to the Western drum set. It's a staple in K-pop, rock, and jazz scenes, and many aspiring musicians in Korea learn to play it.
Editorial note
We review entries like 드럼 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
드럼을 치다
To play the drums (literally 'hit the drums')
드럼 비트
Drum beat
드럼 스틱
Drum sticks
Related Expressions
타악기
Taakgi
Percussion instrument
드럼 세트
Deureom sete
Drum set
장구
Janggu
Janggu (traditional Korean hourglass drum)
북
Buk
Buk (traditional Korean barrel drum)
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