Korean Dictionary
How to say "E-commerce" in Korean
“E-commerce” in Korean is 전자상거래 (pronounced "jeonja-sanggeorae").
전자상거래
jeonja-sanggeorae
Usage & Context
Online buying and selling of goods and services. E-commerce is huge in Korea with platforms like Coupang and Naver Shopping dominating the market.
Example Sentence
전자상거래 사이트에서 쇼핑했어요.
I shopped on an e-commerce website.
How to use 전자상거래 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “E-commerce” is 전자상거래, romanized as jeonja-sanggeorae.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 전자상거래.
Pronunciation Guide
"Jeon-ja" sounds like "jun" (as in 'junior') followed by "jah" (as in 'jar'). "Sang-geo-rae" is like "sang" (as in 'sing') then "guh" (like 'gum') and "reh" (like 'ray'). The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing current retail market trends with a friend.
요즘은 전자상거래 시장이 워낙 커져서 오프라인 매장들이 어려움을 겪고 있어요.
The e-commerce market has grown so much lately that offline stores are struggling.
A business owner explaining their international sales strategy.
전자상거래 플랫폼을 통해 해외 소비자들에게도 제품을 판매할 수 있어요.
Through an e-commerce platform, you can sell products to overseas consumers too.
Reading a news article about legal changes in online shopping.
전자상거래법에 따라 소비자 보호 규정이 강화되었어요.
Consumer protection regulations have been strengthened according to e-commerce law.
Cultural Context
E-commerce is incredibly dominant in Korea, with major players like Coupang, Naver Shopping, and Gmarket being household names. '전자상거래' is the formal term, often used in business or news contexts. In daily conversation, people might simply say '온라인 쇼핑' (online shopping) or refer to specific platforms. The speed of delivery and variety of goods available through e-commerce platforms are defining features of modern Korean consumer life, often seen in K-dramas where characters receive packages almost instantly.
Editorial note
We review entries like 전자상거래 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
전자상거래 시장
E-commerce market
전자상거래 플랫폼
E-commerce platform
전자상거래 업체
E-commerce company
Related Expressions
온라인 쇼핑
onlain syoping
Online shopping (more casual)
인터넷 쇼핑
inteonet syoping
Internet shopping
모바일 쇼핑
mobail syoping
Mobile shopping
소매업
somaeeop
Retail industry
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