Korean Dictionary
How to say "Haegeum" in Korean
“Haegeum” in Korean is 해금 (pronounced "Haegeum").
해금
Haegeum
Usage & Context
A traditional Korean bowed string instrument. Produces distinctive high-pitched sounds.
Example Sentence
해금 소리가 아름다워요.
The haegeum sound is beautiful.
How to use 해금 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Haegeum” is 해금, romanized as Haegeum.
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Hae', sounds like 'heh' in 'heck' but with a softer 'h' sound. The second syllable, 'geum', sounds like 'goom' in 'groom' but with a slightly softer 'g' and a short 'oo' sound. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about relaxing music.
해금 연주곡은 마음을 편안하게 해줘요.
Haegeum instrumental pieces soothe my mind.
Discussing K-dramas and traditional music.
드라마에서 해금 소리가 나올 때마다 한국적인 분위기가 물씬 느껴져요.
Every time I hear the haegeum in a drama, I really feel the Korean atmosphere.
Sharing a personal experience with learning an instrument.
해금 배우는 게 생각보다 어려웠지만, 그만큼 매력 있는 악기 같아요.
Learning the haegeum was harder than I thought, but it's such a charming instrument.
Cultural Context
The haegeum is a quintessential Korean traditional instrument, often called the 'Korean fiddle.' Its distinctive, sometimes melancholic, sound is frequently used in historical K-dramas (사극, sageuk) to evoke a traditional atmosphere. It's also gaining popularity in modern fusion music, showcasing its versatility beyond classical settings and blending with contemporary genres.
Editorial note
We review entries like 해금 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
해금 소리
Haegeum sound
해금 연주자
Haegeum player
해금을 배우다
To learn the haegeum
Related Expressions
국악기
Gukakgi
Traditional Korean musical instrument
현악기
Hyeonakgi
String instrument
가야금
Gayageum
Gayageum (another traditional Korean string instrument)
대금
Daegeum
Daegeum (traditional Korean flute)
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