Korean Dictionary
How to say "Frames Per Second (FPS)" in Korean
“Frames Per Second (FPS)” in Korean is 프레임 속도 (pronounced "peuleim sokdo").
프레임 속도
peuleim sokdo
Usage & Context
The number of frames displayed per second in a video game, affecting smoothness of gameplay. Korean competitive gamers prioritize high frame rates, often targeting 144Hz or 240Hz displays for competitive advantages.
Example Sentence
높은 프레임 속도는 게임 경험을 훨씬 부드럽게 해줘요.
A high frame rate makes the gaming experience much smoother.
How to use 프레임 속도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Frames Per Second (FPS)” is 프레임 속도, romanized as peuleim sokdo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
프 (peu) sounds like 'poo' but with a 'f' sound, similar to 'fruh' in 'fruit'. 레 (re) sounds like 'reh' as in 'red'. 임 (im) sounds like 'eem' as in 'team'. 속 (sok) sounds like 'sok' as in 'sock'. 도 (do) sounds like 'doh' as in 'dough'. The stress is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on '프레임' as a unit.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about poor game performance.
이 게임은 프레임 속도가 너무 낮아서 눈이 아파요.
This game's frame rate is too low, it hurts my eyes.
Giving advice on improving game performance.
고사양 그래픽카드를 쓰면 프레임 속도가 훨씬 잘 나와요.
If you use a high-spec graphics card, the frame rate will be much better.
Discussing the technical aspects of competitive gaming.
안정적인 프레임 속도는 FPS 게임에서 정말 중요해요.
A stable frame rate is really important in FPS games.
Cultural Context
In the highly competitive Korean gaming scene, especially for esports titles like League of Legends or Overwatch, '프레임 속도' (frame rate) is a critical metric. Gamers often invest heavily in high-refresh-rate monitors (144Hz, 240Hz) and powerful PCs to ensure the highest possible frame rates, believing it gives them a competitive edge. Discussions about '프레임 드랍' (frame drop) or '최적화' (optimization) are common in gaming communities.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
프레임 드랍
Frame drop
높은 프레임
High frame rate
프레임 속도 제한
Frame rate limit
Related Expressions
FPS (에프피에스)
epeupipieseu
FPS (First-Person Shooter, also used for Frames Per Second in context)
주사율
jusayul
Refresh rate (monitor's refresh rate)
렉
rek
Lag (general term for performance issues)
최적화
choejeokhwa
Optimization (improving performance)
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