Korean Dictionary
How to say "KakaoTalk" in Korean
“KakaoTalk” in Korean is 카카오톡 (pronounced "kakao-tok").
카카오톡
kakao-tok
Usage & Context
A popular Korean messaging app. KakaoTalk is the dominant messaging platform in Korea used by almost everyone.
Example Sentence
카카오톡으로 메시지를 보냈어요.
I sent a message via KakaoTalk.
How to use 카카오톡 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “KakaoTalk” is 카카오톡, romanized as kakao-tok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'카카오톡' (kakao-tok) is pronounced 'KAH-kah-oh-TOHK.' 'Ka' sounds like 'kah' (as in 'car'). 'Kao' sounds like 'kah-oh.' 'Tok' sounds like 'talk' (as in 'to talk'). The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first 'ka' and 'tok.'
More Example Sentences
Sending a message to a friend.
친구한테 카카오톡으로 메시지 보냈어.
I sent a message to my friend via KakaoTalk.
Participating in a group conversation.
카카오톡으로 친구들이랑 단체 채팅하고 있어요.
I'm group chatting with friends on KakaoTalk.
Asking for feedback on a profile update.
카카오톡 프로필 사진 바꿨는데 어때?
I changed my KakaoTalk profile picture, how is it?
Cultural Context
KakaoTalk, often shortened to '카톡' (katok), is the undisputed dominant messaging app in South Korea, used by virtually everyone. It's more than just a messenger; it integrates various services like Kakao Pay, Kakao Taxi, Kakao Friends (popular characters), and even online shopping. It's essential for daily communication, work, and social life in Korea, making it a cultural cornerstone.
Editorial note
We review entries like 카카오톡 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
카톡 보내다
To send a KakaoTalk message
카톡하다
To KakaoTalk (to chat on KakaoTalk)
카톡 확인하다
To check KakaoTalk
Related Expressions
카톡
katok
Abbreviation for KakaoTalk
메시지
mesiji
Message
채팅
chaeting
Chat
이모티콘
imotikon
Emoticon (Kakao Friends emoticons are very popular)
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