Korean Dictionary
How to say "Horoscope" in Korean
“Horoscope” in Korean is 운세 (pronounced "Unseae").
운세
Unseae
Usage & Context
A horoscope is a prediction of future events based on astrology. Korean horoscopes are popular and often consulted for guidance.
Example Sentence
오늘의 운세를 봤습니다.
I checked today's horoscope.
How to use 운세 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Horoscope” is 운세, romanized as Unseae.
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 운세.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '운' (un) like 'oon' in 'moon', '세' (se) like 'say' but with a slightly softer 's' sound. The 'ae' in romanization is often pronounced closer to 'e' in 'bed' in casual speech, making it sound like 'oon-seh'.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about their daily fortune.
오늘의 운세는 어때요?
How's today's horoscope?
Describing a daily habit.
저는 매일 아침 신문에서 운세를 확인해요.
I check my horoscope in the newspaper every morning.
Expressing anticipation based on a monthly fortune reading.
이번 달 운세가 좋다고 해서 기대하고 있어요.
I'm looking forward to it because this month's horoscope is good.
Cultural Context
운세 (unse) broadly refers to one's fortune or luck, often in the context of horoscopes or fortune-telling. While it can encompass Western astrology, it more commonly refers to traditional Korean fortune-telling methods like 사주 (saju, 'four pillars of destiny') or 토정비결 (tojeongbigyeol). Many Koreans, regardless of age, check their daily, weekly, or yearly 운세 for insights into love, career, health, and finances. It's a popular topic in magazines, online portals, and even K-pop idol content, reflecting a cultural interest in understanding and preparing for the future.
Editorial note
We review entries like 운세 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
오늘의 운세
today's horoscope/fortune
운세를 보다
to check one's horoscope/fortune
운세가 좋다/나쁘다
to have good/bad fortune
Related Expressions
사주
saju
four pillars of destiny (traditional fortune-telling)
점
jeom
fortune-telling
미래
mirae
future
길흉
gilhyung
good and bad fortune
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