Korean Dictionary
How to say "KOSPI" in Korean
“KOSPI” in Korean is 코스피 (pronounced "Kosepi").
코스피
Kosepi
Usage & Context
Korea Composite Stock Price Index, the main stock index of South Korea. It represents the overall health of the Korean economy.
Example Sentence
코스피가 2,500을 넘었어요.
KOSPI exceeded 2,500.
How to use 코스피 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “KOSPI” is 코스피, romanized as Kosepi.
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '코스피' (Kosepi) is pronounced with '코' (ko) sounding like 'co' in 'coat'. '스' (seu) sounds like 'soo' but with a very soft 's' and a short 'u' sound, almost like 's' in 'bus'. '피' (pi) sounds like 'pee' in 'sleepy'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
A news report on the daily market performance.
오늘 코스피 지수가 많이 올랐어요.
Today, the KOSPI index went up a lot.
Announcing a major economic milestone.
코스피 3000 시대가 열렸습니다.
The era of KOSPI 3000 has begun.
An explanatory statement about its significance.
코스피는 한국 경제의 바로미터입니다.
KOSPI is a barometer of the Korean economy.
Cultural Context
KOSPI (Korea Composite Stock Price Index) is the main stock market index in South Korea, similar to the Dow Jones or S&P 500 in the US. Its daily fluctuations are a major news item, and reaching new highs (e.g., '코스피 3000') is celebrated as a sign of economic prosperity. It's a term every Korean adult is familiar with, often discussed in news, financial programs, and daily conversations.
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Common Phrases
코스피 지수
KOSPI index
코스피 마감
KOSPI closing (price)
코스피 급등
KOSPI sharp rise
Related Expressions
코스닥
Kosŭdak
KOSDAQ index (for tech/growth stocks)
주가 지수
juga jisu
Stock price index
종합 주가 지수
jonghap juga jisu
Composite stock price index (full name for KOSPI)
상승
sangseung
Rise/increase
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