Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lyrics" in Korean
“Lyrics” in Korean is 가사 (pronounced "Gasa").
가사
Gasa
Usage & Context
The words or text of a song. Crucial for understanding K-pop songs and their meanings.
Example Sentence
가사가 감동적이에요.
The lyrics are touching.
How to use 가사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lyrics” is 가사, romanized as Gasa.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 가사.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ga-sa' — 'ga' like 'gah' (short), 'sa' like 'sah'. Two simple open syllables.
More Example Sentences
preparing for karaoke
가사를 외웠어요.
I memorized the lyrics.
emotional reaction to a song
가사가 마음에 와닿아요.
The lyrics really resonate with me.
fan translating foreign music
영어 가사를 한국어로 번역했어요.
I translated the English lyrics into Korean.
Cultural Context
가사 is indispensable to K-pop fandom culture — fans analyze 가사 deeply for meaning and reference. Common phrases include '가사가 와닿다' (lyrics hit home) and '가사 해석' (lyric interpretation). The verb '작사하다' (to write lyrics) distinguishes lyricists (작사가) from composers (작곡가).
Editorial note
We review entries like 가사 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
가사가 좋아요.
The lyrics are good.
가사를 틀렸어요.
I got the lyrics wrong.
가사를 찾아봐요.
Let me look up the lyrics.
Related Expressions
작사가
jaksaga
lyricist
작사
jaksa
lyric writing
가사집
gasajip
lyric booklet
노래 제목
norae jemok
song title
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