Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fund" in Korean
“Fund” in Korean is 펀드 (pronounced "Peundeu").
펀드
Peundeu
Usage & Context
A pooled investment vehicle managed by professionals. Mutual funds are very popular in Korea.
Example Sentence
펀드에 가입했어요.
I subscribed to a fund.
How to use 펀드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fund” is 펀드, romanized as Peundeu.
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
펀 (peon) sounds like 'pun' as in 'punishment', but with a slightly softer 'p'. 드 (deu) is like 'duh' but with a softer 'd' and a very short 'eu' sound, similar to the 'u' in 'put' but even shorter. It's a direct transliteration, so it sounds very close to the English 'fund'.
More Example Sentences
Asking for investment advice or recommendations from a friend.
요즘 어떤 펀드가 수익률이 좋나요?
Which fund has a good return rate these days?
Expressing personal investment preference to a financial advisor.
저는 안정적인 펀드에 투자하는 걸 선호해요.
I prefer investing in stable funds.
Explaining how one's investment fund is professionally handled.
펀드 매니저가 제 펀드를 관리해 줘요.
A fund manager manages my fund.
Cultural Context
'펀드' (peundeu) is a very common term in Korean finance, directly borrowed from English. It's widely used to refer to various types of investment funds, from mutual funds to hedge funds. Many Koreans, especially those new to investing, start with '펀드' as a way to diversify their portfolio without needing deep market knowledge, as professional managers handle the investments. You'll often hear it in financial news or discussions among colleagues about their investments.
Editorial note
We review entries like 펀드 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
펀드 투자
Fund investment
펀드 가입
Fund subscription/enrollment
해외 펀드
Overseas fund
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투자
tuja
Investment
수익률
suiknyul
Return rate
자산
jasan
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jusik
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