Korean Dictionary
How to say "Headline" in Korean
“Headline” in Korean is 헤드라인 (pronounced "hedeurain").
헤드라인
hedeurain
Usage & Context
A headline is the title of a news article, typically in large bold text. Korean news outlets compete to craft compelling headlines to attract readers.
Example Sentence
오늘 신문의 헤드라인은 경제 위기였다.
Today's newspaper headline was about the economic crisis.
How to use 헤드라인 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Headline” is 헤드라인, romanized as hedeurain.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 헤드라인.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'heh-deu-rine' — a Koreanized loanword from English. 헤 like 'heh', 드 like a soft 'deu', 라 like 'rah', 인 like 'een'. Roll the ㄹ-ㄹ smoothly.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a viral news story with a colleague.
그 사건이 며칠 동안 헤드라인을 장식했어요.
That incident dominated the headlines for days.
A media literacy class.
헤드라인만 보고 기사 내용을 판단하지 마세요.
Don't judge the content of an article just by its headline.
Inside a newsroom meeting.
편집장이 더 강한 헤드라인을 요구했다.
The editor-in-chief demanded a stronger headline.
Cultural Context
While 헤드라인 is widely understood, traditional Korean newspapers often prefer the native term 표제 (pyoje) or 제목 (jemok) in formal writing. 헤드라인 feels more broadcast- and digital-native, frequently appearing on portal sites like Naver and Daum, which dominate Korean news consumption. The phrase '헤드라인을 장식하다' ('to decorate the headlines') is a common idiom meaning 'to become major news'.
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Common Phrases
오늘 헤드라인 봤어요?
Did you see today's headlines?
헤드라인이 자극적이네요.
The headline is sensational.
헤드라인 뉴스에 나왔어요.
It made the headline news.
Related Expressions
표제
pyoje
Headline/title (more formal, print journalism)
제목
jemok
Title (general, any content)
기사
gisa
News article
특종
teukjong
Scoop/exclusive story
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