Korean Dictionary
How to say "Electric Guitar" in Korean
“Electric Guitar” in Korean is 일렉트릭 기타 (pronounced "Illeokterik Gita").
일렉트릭 기타
Illeokterik Gita
Usage & Context
A guitar amplified electronically to produce louder sound. Popular in rock and K-pop.
Example Sentence
일렉트릭 기타를 배워요.
I learn electric guitar.
How to use 일렉트릭 기타 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Electric Guitar” is 일렉트릭 기타, romanized as Illeokterik Gita.
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 일렉트릭 기타.
Pronunciation Guide
일 (il) sounds like 'ill'. 렉 (lek) is like 'leck' in 'neck'. 트 (teu) is a soft 't' followed by 'oo'. 릭 (rik) is like 'rick'. 기 (gi) is like 'gee' in 'geese'. 타 (ta) is like 'tah' in 'taco'. Combine as 'Ill-leck-teu-rick Gee-tah', with a slight pause between '일렉트릭' and '기타'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a band member's specific role.
그는 밴드에서 일렉트릭 기타를 맡고 있어요.
He's in charge of the electric guitar in the band.
Praising a memorable musical performance.
일렉트릭 기타 솔로가 정말 인상적이었어요.
The electric guitar solo was really impressive.
Noting the instrument's presence across music genres.
K-pop 노래에도 일렉트릭 기타 사운드가 많이 들어가요.
Electric guitar sounds are often included in K-pop songs too.
Cultural Context
While '일렉트릭 기타' (illeokterik gita) is the full term, it's very common to shorten it to '일렉 기타' (illek gita) in everyday conversation and music contexts. The electric guitar is hugely popular in Korea, especially in rock, metal, and increasingly in K-pop, where it adds energy and edge to tracks. Many K-pop idols are skilled guitarists, and live band performances often feature prominent electric guitar parts. Guitar academies (기타 학원) are widespread, offering lessons for aspiring electric guitarists.
Editorial note
We review entries like 일렉트릭 기타 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
일렉 기타 치다
to play the electric guitar
일렉 기타 소리
electric guitar sound
기타 솔로
guitar solo
Related Expressions
어쿠스틱 기타
eokuseutik gita
acoustic guitar
기타리스트
gitariseuteu
guitarist
밴드
baendeu
band
솔로
sollo
solo (often referring to a guitar solo)
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