Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ghost (Ignore)" in Korean
“Ghost (Ignore)” in Korean is 유령처럼 사라지다 (pronounced "yuryeongcheoreom sarajida").
유령처럼 사라지다
yuryeongcheoreom sarajida
Usage & Context
Suddenly cutting off all communication with someone without explanation. Ghosting is a modern dating phenomenon that has become common in Korean dating culture.
Example Sentence
그는 나를 유령처럼 사라졌어.
He ghosted me.
How to use 유령처럼 사라지다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ghost (Ignore)” is 유령처럼 사라지다, romanized as yuryeongcheoreom sarajida.
Usage tip
Relationship words can sound too direct if the social context is wrong. Check the age, closeness, and formality before using it.
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 유령처럼 사라지다.
Pronunciation Guide
유령 (yu-ryeong) sounds like 'yoo-ryeong,' with 'yoo' as in 'you' and 'ryeong' like 'rye-ung.' 처럼 (cheo-reom) is pronounced 'chuh-rum.' 사라지다 (sa-ra-ji-da) is 'sah-rah-jee-dah.' The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
유령처럼 사라지십니다
yuryeongcheoreom sarajisipnida
Formal polite form of the verb phrase '유령처럼 사라지다'.
Casual (반말)
유령처럼 사라져
yuryeongcheoreom sarajyeo
Informal casual form of the verb phrase '유령처럼 사라지다'.
More Example Sentences
Describing someone who abruptly ended communication.
그녀는 갑자기 연락을 끊고 유령처럼 사라졌다.
She suddenly cut off contact and ghosted.
Referring to someone who disappeared from a group task.
팀 프로젝트에서 그 친구는 유령처럼 사라져서 아무것도 안 했어.
That friend ghosted on the team project and didn't do anything.
Expressing frustration over being ignored after messages are read.
내가 보낸 메시지를 읽씹하고 유령처럼 사라지는 건 너무해.
It's too much to read my messages and then ghost.
Cultural Context
Ghosting, often referred to as '잠수 이별' (jamsu ibyeol, literally 'submarine breakup'), is a recognized, though often frowned upon, phenomenon in Korean dating culture. The phrase '유령처럼 사라지다' vividly captures the act of disappearing without a trace or explanation, causing emotional distress. K-dramas frequently depict the pain and confusion experienced by characters who are ghosted.
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 유령처럼 사라지다 against age, closeness, and politeness rules, because a literal English match often misses the social meaning.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
그가 나를 유령처럼 사라졌어.
He ghosted me.
갑자기 유령처럼 사라지지 마.
Don't suddenly ghost.
유령처럼 사라지는 건 정말 비겁해.
Ghosting is really cowardly.
Related Expressions
잠수 타다
jamsu tada
to go silent, to disappear (colloquial for ghosting)
연락 끊다
yeollak kkeunta
to cut off contact
도망가다
domanggada
to run away, to escape
회피하다
hoepihada
to avoid, to evade
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