Korean Dictionary
How to say "Keyboard" in Korean
“Keyboard” in Korean is 키보드 (pronounced "kibodeu").
키보드
kibodeu
Usage & Context
An input device used to type on computers. Mechanical keyboards are particularly popular among Korean gamers and professionals. The term is widely used in tech discussions.
Example Sentence
새로운 키보드를 샀어요.
I bought a new keyboard.
How to use 키보드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Keyboard” is 키보드, romanized as kibodeu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ki-bo-deu' — loanword. 'ki' like 'kee', 'bo' like 'boh', 'deu' like 'duh' with unrounded eu.
More Example Sentences
keyboard enthusiast talk
기계식 키보드는 타건감이 좋아요.
Mechanical keyboards have a good typing feel.
hardware issue
키보드 키 하나가 안 눌려요.
One key on the keyboard isn't pressing.
office environment consideration
저소음 키보드로 바꿨어요.
I switched to a quiet keyboard.
Cultural Context
기계식 키보드 (mechanical keyboards) are a passion hobby in Korea with a thriving community around custom builds, switches, and keycaps. Office workers usually have standard '멤브레인 키보드' but gamers and enthusiasts invest heavily. Korean keyboards have both Korean (한글) and English layouts, with the '한/영' key to toggle between them.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
키보드 새로 샀어요.
I bought a new keyboard.
키보드 청소해야겠어요.
I should clean the keyboard.
타이핑 속도가 빨라요.
My typing speed is fast.
Related Expressions
기계식 키보드
gigyesik kibodeu
mechanical keyboard
타건감
tageongam
typing feel
키캡
kikaep
keycap
한/영 키
han/yeong ki
Korean/English toggle key
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