Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lag" in Korean
“Lag” in Korean is 렉 (pronounced "lek").
렉
lek
Usage & Context
A delay or slowdown in a game caused by network issues. In Korean gaming culture, complaining about lag is extremely common, and a stable internet connection is considered essential.
Example Sentence
렉 때문에 게임에서 졌어요.
I lost the game because of lag.
How to use 렉 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lag” is 렉, romanized as lek.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'LEK' — a single snappy syllable rhyming with English 'wreck', with a soft 'l' onset and clipped 'k' ending. Korean rendering of 'lag'.
More Example Sentences
Complaining during an online meeting
와이파이가 약해서 렉이 심해요.
The WiFi is weak, so the lag is severe.
In-game text chat with teammates
렉 걸려서 캐릭터가 움직이질 않아요.
My character won't move because of lag.
Gamer reviewing a hardware upgrade
새 컴퓨터로 바꿨더니 렉이 사라졌어요.
After switching to a new computer, the lag disappeared.
Cultural Context
렉 is the universal Korean term for lag — used across gaming, video calls, streaming, and general tech contexts. The verb form is 렉 걸리다 (to get lagged) or just 렉 먹다 (to 'eat' lag, a slangier version). With Korea's famously fast internet infrastructure, 렉 complaints usually point to server-side issues or the user's hardware. In esports, 서버 렉 (server lag) can trigger official match postponements.
Editorial note
We review entries like 렉 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
렉 걸렸어요.
I got lagged.
렉이 너무 심해요.
The lag is too bad.
렉 때문에 못 하겠어요.
I can't play because of the lag.
Related Expressions
핑
ping
ping (network latency)
프레임 드랍
peureim deurap
frame drop
서버 다운
seobeo daun
server down
인터넷 끊김
inteonet kkeungim
internet disconnection
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