Korean Dictionary
How to say "Even Number" in Korean
“Even Number” in Korean is 짝수 (pronounced "Jjaksu").
짝수
Jjaksu
Usage & Context
짝수 means an even number and is paired with 홀수 (odd number) in Korean mathematics education. In traditional Korean culture even numbers were sometimes associated with bad luck especially at funerals. However in modern usage this superstition has largely faded.
Example Sentence
2, 4, 6, 8, 10은 짝수예요.
2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 are even numbers.
How to use 짝수 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Even Number” is 짝수, romanized as Jjaksu.
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 짝수.
Pronunciation Guide
짝 (jjak) sounds like "jahk" or "jack." 수 (su) sounds like "soo" in English. The two syllables are pronounced clearly and distinctly.
More Example Sentences
Giving instructions for seating arrangements.
짝수 번호 좌석에 앉아주세요.
Please sit in an even-numbered seat.
Describing the frequency of an event.
짝수 해에만 열리는 국제 대회예요.
It's an international competition held only in even-numbered years.
Giving instructions for a math exercise.
짝수만 골라서 동그라미 치세요.
Please circle only the even numbers.
Cultural Context
While 홀수 (odd numbers) are often favored for auspicious occasions like weddings, 짝수 (even numbers) have a more neutral or sometimes less favorable connotation in traditional contexts, particularly for events like funerals where specific even numbers might be avoided. However, in modern daily life, this superstition is largely diminished, and 짝수 is simply used as a mathematical term, often in contrast with 홀수.
Editorial note
We review entries like 짝수 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
짝수 날
even-numbered day
짝수 해
even-numbered year
짝수 번호
even number (e.g., seat number, lottery number)
Related Expressions
홀수
holsu
odd number (antonym)
숫자
sutja
number
정수
jeongsu
integer
음수
eumsu
negative number
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