Korean Dictionary
How to say "Laptop" in Korean
“Laptop” in Korean is 노트북 (pronounced "noteu-buk").
노트북
noteu-buk
Usage & Context
The standard term for portable computers in Korea. Students and professionals commonly use laptops for work and study. It is one of the most frequently used technology terms.
Example Sentence
노트북으로 숙제를 해요.
I do my homework on my laptop.
How to use 노트북 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Laptop” is 노트북, romanized as noteu-buk.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'no-teu-buk' — loanword from 'notebook'. 'no' like 'noh', 'teu' like 'tuh', 'buk' like 'book' with unreleased k.
More Example Sentences
digital nomad lifestyle
카페에서 노트북 들고 일해요.
I work with my laptop at the cafe.
tech complaint
노트북 배터리 수명이 짧아요.
The laptop battery life is short.
shopping discussion
가벼운 노트북을 찾고 있어요.
I'm looking for a lightweight laptop.
Cultural Context
Unlike English, Koreans use 노트북 (from 'notebook') not 랩톱 for laptops — this is the standard term. '맥북' (MacBook) and '갤럭시북' (Galaxy Book) are popular brands. Cafe culture in Korea heavily involves 노트북 work, with dedicated 'study cafes' (스터디 카페) catering to students and freelancers.
Editorial note
We review entries like 노트북 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
노트북 가져왔어요?
Did you bring your laptop?
노트북이 느려요.
My laptop is slow.
노트북 추천해주세요.
Please recommend a laptop.
Related Expressions
맥북
maekbuk
MacBook
갤럭시북
gaelleoksibuk
Galaxy Book
충전기
chungjeonki
charger
배터리
baeteori
battery
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