Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fraud" in Korean
“Fraud” in Korean is 사기 (pronounced "Sagi").
사기
Sagi
Usage & Context
Deliberately deceiving someone to gain money or property. Fraud is a common crime in South Korea with various forms including online fraud.
Example Sentence
그는 사기 혐의로 기소되었습니다.
He was charged with fraud.
How to use 사기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fraud” is 사기, romanized as Sagi.
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
The first syllable, 'Sa', sounds like 'sah' as in 'father'. The second syllable, 'gi', sounds like 'gee' as in 'geese'.
More Example Sentences
A public service announcement.
온라인 사기가 급증하고 있어 주의가 필요합니다.
Online fraud is rapidly increasing, so caution is needed.
A victim's testimony.
그는 투자 사기로 많은 사람들에게 피해를 입혔습니다.
He caused harm to many people through investment fraud.
A friend giving advice.
사기를 당하지 않도록 항상 조심해야 해요.
You should always be careful not to get scammed.
Cultural Context
'사기' (sagi) is a pervasive concern in South Korea, with various forms like voice phishing (보이스피싱), romance scams, and investment fraud being frequently reported. Public awareness campaigns are common, and news often highlights new scam tactics. K-dramas sometimes feature clever con artists as protagonists or antagonists, reflecting the public's fascination and frustration with these crimes.
Editorial note
We review entries like 사기 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
사기를 당하다
To be scammed/defrauded
사기를 치다
To commit fraud/scam someone
사기죄
Fraud crime
Related Expressions
기만
Giman
Deception, trickery
보이스피싱
Boiseupising
Voice phishing
다단계 사기
Dadangye sagi
Pyramid scheme fraud
사기꾼
Sagikkun
Swindler, con artist
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