Korean Dictionary
How to say "Four" in Korean
“Four” in Korean is 넷 (pronounced "net").
넷
net
Usage & Context
The native Korean number for four, used in casual counting and with native Korean counters. The Sino-Korean 사 (sa) is preferred in formal or mathematical contexts.
Example Sentence
의자가 넷 있어요.
There are four chairs.
How to use 넷 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Four” is 넷, romanized as net.
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 넷.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'net' — one short syllable, like 'net' (as in internet) but with the final 't' unreleased. The 'e' is a crisp 'eh'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
사
sa
Sino-Korean number for 4, used for dates, phone numbers, money, and math. Often avoided due to 4=death superstition.
Casual (반말)
넷
net
Native Korean number, used for counting objects, hours, and people; shortens to 네 before a counter.
More Example Sentences
Checking the box at a family dinner
피자 네 조각 남았어요.
There are four slices of pizza left.
Introducing yourself at a new job
우리 가족은 넷이에요.
There are four in our family.
Checking a deadline with a coworker
네 시까지 끝낼 수 있어요?
Can you finish by four o'clock?
Cultural Context
4 is an unlucky number in Korea because the Sino-Korean 사 sounds identical to 死 (death) in Hanja. Many Korean hospitals and older apartment buildings label the 4th floor as 'F' instead of '4'. Before a counter, 넷 shortens to 네 — 네 명 (four people), 네 시 (four o'clock), 네 개 (four items). This shortening rule also applies to 하나, 둘, 셋.
Editorial note
We review entries like 넷 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
네 명이에요.
It's four people.
네 시에 끝나요.
It ends at four.
넷이서 같이 먹어요.
Let's eat together, the four of us.
Related Expressions
네 개
ne gae
four (items)
네 명
ne myeong
four people
넷째
netjjae
the fourth (in order)
사
sa
four (Sino-Korean)
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