Korean Dictionary
How to say "Investment" in Korean
“Investment” in Korean is 투자 (pronounced "tuija").
투자
tuija
Usage & Context
The allocation of capital to generate future returns. Investments in Korean companies are made in equipment, technology, and expansion. They are crucial for long-term growth.
Example Sentence
새로운 기술에 투자했습니다.
We invested in new technology.
How to use 투자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Investment” is 투자, romanized as tuija.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 투자.
Pronunciation Guide
"투자" is pronounced "Tu-ja." "Tu" sounds like "too" in "too much," and "ja" sounds like "jah" in "jar" but with a softer 'j' sound, almost like 'ch' in "church" but voiced. The stress is typically on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Talking about personal long-term financial planning.
미래를 위해 부동산에 투자했어요.
I invested in real estate for the future.
Reporting on government economic policy and spending.
정부는 신재생 에너지 분야에 대규모 투자를 발표했습니다.
The government announced a large-scale investment in the renewable energy sector.
Explaining the commitment needed for a project.
이 프로젝트는 시간과 노력 투자가 많이 필요해요.
This project requires a lot of investment in time and effort.
Cultural Context
"투자" is a widely discussed topic in South Korea, from individual stock market investments (주식 투자) to real estate (부동산 투자) and even education (교육 투자). With the rise of financial literacy and the "재테크" (jae-te-keu, financial technology/management) trend, Koreans are very keen on smart investments, often influenced by popular financial YouTubers and news. It's a common subject in daily conversations.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 투자 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
투자 유치
Attracting investment
투자 기회
Investment opportunity
투자 수익률
Return on investment (ROI)
Related Expressions
투자가
tujaga
Investor
투자하다
tujahada
To invest (verb)
수익
suik
Profit/Return
자금
jageum
Funds/Capital
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