Korean Dictionary
How to say "Internship" in Korean
“Internship” in Korean is 인턴십 (pronounced "Inteonsip").
인턴십
Inteonsip
Usage & Context
Internships (인턴십) are a critical step in Korean career development. Most Korean university students complete at least one internship before graduation, gaining practical experience and industry connections. Interning at a top Korean company (대기업) like Samsung, LG, or Hyundai is considered a major career achievement and a stepping stone to full-time employment.
Example Sentence
여름에 회사에서 인턴십을 했어요.
I did an internship at a company this summer.
How to use 인턴십 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Internship” is 인턴십, romanized as Inteonsip.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
This is a direct loanword from English. '인' (in) sounds like 'in' as in 'inside'. '턴' (teon) sounds like 'turn' but with a slightly softer 'eo' vowel. '십' (sip) sounds like 'sip' as in 'take a sip'. The pronunciation is very close to the English word 'internship'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing future career development plans.
방학 동안 대기업에서 인턴십을 할 계획이에요.
I plan to do an internship at a large company during vacation.
Reflecting on the positive impact of past experience.
인턴십 경험이 취업에 큰 도움이 됐어요.
Internship experience was a great help for getting a job.
Expressing a desire for growth and learning in a new role.
인턴십 기간 동안 많은 것을 배우고 싶어요.
I want to learn a lot during the internship period.
Cultural Context
In Korea, an '인턴십' (inteonsip) is a crucial stepping stone for university students aiming for full-time employment, especially at prestigious companies. Most students complete at least one internship before graduation to gain practical experience and industry connections. Interning at a '대기업' (daegieop), a large conglomerate like Samsung, LG, or Hyundai, is highly coveted and often seen as a direct path to a permanent position, reflecting the intense competition in the Korean job market.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
인턴십 프로그램
Internship program
인턴십 지원
Internship application
인턴십 채용
Internship recruitment
Related Expressions
실습
Silsseup
Practical training/internship (more general term)
현장실습
Hyeonjangsilsseup
Field training/on-site internship
정규직
Jeonggyujik
Full-time employee (often the goal after an internship)
경력
Gyeongnyeok
Work experience
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