Korean Dictionary
How to say "Flute" in Korean
“Flute” in Korean is 플루트 (pronounced "Peulruteu").
플루트
Peulruteu
Usage & Context
A wind instrument producing sound through air vibration. Used in various music genres.
Example Sentence
플루트를 배워요.
I learn the flute.
How to use 플루트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Flute” is 플루트, romanized as Peulruteu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 플 (peul), sounds like 'pull' but with a softer 'p' and a 'l' sound that slightly rolls into the 'eu' vowel. 루 (ru) is like 'roo' in 'kangaroo'. 트 (teu) is a soft 't' sound followed by 'oo', similar to 'too'. Put it together as 'Peul-roo-teu', with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Describing someone's musical profession or hobby.
그녀는 플루트 연주자예요.
She is a flute player.
Expressing appreciation for the instrument's tone.
플루트 소리가 정말 아름다워요.
The sound of the flute is truly beautiful.
Talking about a past musical experience.
어릴 때 플루트를 배웠어요.
I learned the flute when I was young.
Cultural Context
While the flute is a Western instrument, it's very common in Korea, especially in classical music education. Many children learn the flute at private music academies (음악학원) or as part of school orchestras. You'll often hear its clear, bright sound in classical concerts, school performances, and sometimes in the background of K-drama soundtracks for a serene or elegant mood.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
플루트 배우다
to learn the flute
플루트 연주하다
to play the flute
플루트 소리
flute sound
Related Expressions
악기
akgi
musical instrument
연주하다
yeonjuhada
to play (an instrument)
오케스트라
okeseteura
orchestra
피리
piri
traditional Korean flute (different instrument)
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