Korean Dictionary
How to say "Eight" in Korean
“Eight” in Korean is 여덟 (pronounced "yeodeolp").
여덟
yeodeolp
Usage & Context
The native Korean number for eight, commonly used in casual counting. The Sino-Korean 팔 (pal) is used in formal contexts and mathematical expressions.
Example Sentence
사과가 여덟 개 있어요.
There are eight apples.
How to use 여덟 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Eight” is 여덟, romanized as yeodeolp.
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 여덟.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'yeo-deol' — 'yeo' is a single 'yuh' sound and 'deol' rhymes with 'dull' with a soft 'l'. In writing it's 여덟, but the final ㅂ is silent in natural speech.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
팔
pal
Sino-Korean number for 8, used for dates, phone numbers, money, and minutes.
Casual (반말)
여덟
yeodeol
Native Korean number, used for counting objects, hours, and people; does not shorten before counters.
More Example Sentences
Talking about morning routine
여덟 시에 출근해요.
I go to work at eight.
Celebrating a child's birthday
생일 케이크에 초 여덟 개를 꽂았어요.
We put eight candles on the birthday cake.
Recapping a small event
사인회에 여덟 명 정도 왔어요.
About eight people came to the signing.
Cultural Context
8 is considered a lucky number across East Asia — in Sino-Korean 팔 sounds like 발 (to 'prosper' in Chinese 發), and some Koreans prefer phone numbers or license plates with 8s. Unlike most counters, 여덟 keeps its full form (여덟 명, 여덟 개). For months (팔월 = August), dates, and money, you must switch to Sino-Korean 팔.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
여덟 시까지 오세요.
Please come by eight.
여덟 살 때부터 배웠어요.
I've been learning since I was eight.
팔월에 휴가 가요.
I'm going on vacation in August.
Related Expressions
여덟 개
yeodeol gae
eight (items)
여덟 명
yeodeol myeong
eight people
여덟째
yeodeoljjae
the eighth (in order)
팔
pal
eight (Sino-Korean)
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