Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lullaby" in Korean
“Lullaby” in Korean is 자장가 (pronounced "Jajangga").
자장가
Jajangga
Usage & Context
A soothing song sung to help babies fall asleep. Korean lullabies often have gentle melodies and lyrics about sleep and dreams.
Example Sentence
엄마가 자장가를 부르고 있습니다.
Mom is singing a lullaby.
How to use 자장가 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lullaby” is 자장가, romanized as Jajangga.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
자 (ja) sounds like 'ja' in 'jar'. 장 (jang) sounds like 'jang' in 'jang-gle'. 가 (ga) sounds like 'gah' in 'garage'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing the emotional comfort a lullaby brings.
엄마가 부르는 자장가를 들으면 마음이 편안해져요.
When I hear the lullaby my mom sings, my heart feels at ease.
Using a lullaby to soothe a baby to sleep.
아기가 잠투정을 할 때 자장가를 불러줘요.
When the baby is fussy about sleeping, I sing a lullaby.
Appreciating the musical quality of a lullaby.
이 자장가는 멜로디가 정말 아름다워요.
This lullaby has a truly beautiful melody.
Cultural Context
Lullabies are a universal part of parenting, and Korean lullabies often carry a gentle, nostalgic tone. While modern parents might use apps or white noise machines, the tradition of singing a lullaby (자장가 불러주다) to a child is still cherished. Some traditional Korean lullabies reflect themes of nature or simple daily life, creating a peaceful atmosphere for sleep.
Editorial note
We review entries like 자장가 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
자장가를 불러주다
to sing a lullaby
아기 자장가
baby lullaby
자장가 듣고 잠들다
to fall asleep listening to a lullaby
Related Expressions
동요
dongyo
children's song
애창곡
aechanggok
favorite song
노래를 부르다
noraereul bureuda
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잠들다
jamdeulda
to fall asleep
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