Korean Dictionary
How to say "Game Controller" in Korean
“Game Controller” in Korean is 게임 컨트롤러 (pronounced "geim keonteurolleo").
게임 컨트롤러
geim keonteurolleo
Usage & Context
A handheld device used to input commands into a video game console or PC. While keyboard and mouse dominate in Korean PC bangs, controllers are standard for console gaming.
Example Sentence
게임 컨트롤러가 고장 났어요.
The game controller broke.
How to use 게임 컨트롤러 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Game Controller” is 게임 컨트롤러, romanized as geim keonteurolleo.
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
게 (ge) sounds like 'geh' in 'get'. 임 (im) sounds like 'eem' in 'seem'. 컨 (keon) sounds like 'kun' in 'kung fu' but with a softer 'o' sound. 트 (teu) sounds like 'tuh' as in 'tutor' without the 'r'. 롤 (rol) sounds like 'roll'. 러 (leo) sounds like 'luh' as in 'lover'. The word is a loanword, so the pronunciation follows English patterns somewhat, with a slight stress on '컨' and '롤'.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a new purchase experience with a friend.
새 게임 컨트롤러를 샀는데 그립감이 좋네요.
I bought a new game controller and the grip feels good.
Explaining gaming preferences.
PC 게임은 키보드와 마우스로, 콘솔 게임은 게임 컨트롤러로 해요.
I play PC games with a keyboard and mouse, and console games with a game controller.
A common gaming frustration.
게임 컨트롤러 배터리가 다 됐어요.
The game controller battery is dead.
Cultural Context
While PC bangs (PC방) and keyboard/mouse setups are dominant for PC gaming in Korea, '게임 컨트롤러' is the standard term for console gaming. Many Korean gamers own consoles like PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, and thus are very familiar with various types of controllers. The term is a direct transliteration of 'game controller'.
Editorial note
We review entries like 게임 컨트롤러 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
게임 컨트롤러 연결
Connect game controller
게임 컨트롤러 설정
Game controller settings
무선 게임 컨트롤러
Wireless game controller
Related Expressions
조이스틱
joiseutik
Joystick
키보드
kibodeu
Keyboard
마우스
mauseu
Mouse
콘솔
konsol
Console
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