Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fishing" in Korean
“Fishing” in Korean is 낚시 (pronounced "Naksi").
낚시
Naksi
Usage & Context
Fishing is a popular leisure activity in Korea, both at rivers, lakes, and at indoor fishing cafes. It is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Example Sentence
아버지는 낚시를 매우 좋아하세요.
My father loves fishing very much.
How to use 낚시 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fishing” is 낚시, romanized as Naksi.
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 낚시.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'nak-shi'. The 'nak' rhymes with English 'knock' (short 'a'), and 'shi' is like 'she'. The ㄱㅅ combination fuses into a tense 'kkʃ' sound.
More Example Sentences
family weekend plans
주말에 아버지랑 낚시 가기로 했어요.
I'm going fishing with my dad this weekend.
hobby conversation
밤낚시는 진짜 재밌어요.
Night fishing is really fun.
asking for info
낚시하려면 면허가 필요해요?
Do you need a license to fish?
Cultural Context
낚시 is an enormously popular hobby in Korea, especially among middle-aged men, with dedicated TV shows like '도시어부'. The word also has a slang meaning — '낚시' or '낚였다' means 'clickbait' or 'I got baited/tricked' in online culture. Context makes the meaning obvious.
Editorial note
We review entries like 낚시 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
낚시하러 가자.
Let's go fishing.
오늘 낚시 잘 됐어요?
Did the fishing go well today?
낚시에 빠졌어요.
I'm hooked on fishing.
Related Expressions
낚싯대
nakssitdae
fishing rod
낚시꾼
naksikkun
angler, fisherman (hobbyist)
미끼
mikki
bait
물고기
mulgogi
fish
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