Korean Dictionary
How to say "Feedback" in Korean
“Feedback” in Korean is 피드백 (pronounced "Pideubaek").
피드백
Pideubaek
Usage & Context
Feedback (피드백) from professors, peers, or supervisors is valued as a tool for academic improvement in Korean education. While Korean culture traditionally favors indirect communication, modern educational environments increasingly encourage direct and constructive 피드백. Students receiving detailed 피드백 on essays and projects are able to refine their work significantly.
Example Sentence
교수님에게 피드백을 받아서 보고서를 수정했어요.
I revised the report after receiving feedback from the professor.
How to use 피드백 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Feedback” is 피드백, romanized as Pideubaek.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
피드백 (Pideubaek) is a loanword. 'Pi' sounds like 'pee' in 'peek'. 'deu' is a short 'd' sound followed by a quick 'uh' sound, almost like 'duh'. 'baek' sounds like 'back' in 'backpack'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on 'baek'.
More Example Sentences
A student reflecting on a class presentation.
발표 후에 교수님께 건설적인 피드백을 받았어요.
After the presentation, I received constructive feedback from the professor.
A business meeting discussing product development.
고객들의 피드백을 바탕으로 제품을 개선할 예정입니다.
We plan to improve the product based on customer feedback.
A friend discussing a difficult but helpful conversation.
친구에게 솔직한 피드백을 주기가 어려웠지만, 결국 도움이 되었어요.
It was hard to give honest feedback to my friend, but it eventually helped.
Cultural Context
While '피드백' is a direct loanword, its application in Korea has nuances. Traditionally, direct criticism, especially towards superiors, was often avoided. However, modern corporate and educational environments, influenced by global practices, increasingly encourage '피드백' for growth. Yet, the delivery often remains softer or more indirect than in some Western cultures, frequently framed as 'suggestions' rather than blunt 'criticisms' to maintain harmony.
Editorial note
We review entries like 피드백 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
피드백을 주다
To give feedback
피드백을 받다
To receive feedback
피드백 요청
Feedback request
Related Expressions
조언
Jo-eon
Advice, counsel
의견
Uigyeon
Opinion
평가
Pyeongga
Evaluation, assessment
개선점
Gaejeonjeom
Points for improvement
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