Korean Dictionary
How to say "M&A" in Korean
“M&A” in Korean is 인수합병 (pronounced "Insu habbyeop").
인수합병
Insu habbyeop
Usage & Context
Mergers and Acquisitions of companies. M&A activity is common in Korean business.
Example Sentence
M&A 거래가 있었어요.
There was an M&A deal.
How to use 인수합병 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “M&A” is 인수합병, romanized as Insu habbyeop.
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 인수합병.
Pronunciation Guide
For 인수 (Insu), 'In' sounds like 'in', and 'su' like 'soo'. For 합병 (habbyeong), 'hap' sounds like 'hop', and 'byeong' is like 'byung' (as in 'bungalow' but with a 'y' sound). When combined, the 'ㅂ' in '합' often strengthens the following 'ㅂ' in '병' to a 'ㅃ' sound, making it 'hap-byeong'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a strategic business decision.
두 회사는 시너지 효과를 위해 인수합병을 결정했습니다.
The two companies decided on an M&A for synergy effects.
Discussing current business market trends.
최근 국내 기업들의 인수합병 시장이 활발합니다.
The M&A market for domestic companies has been active recently.
Reflecting on a complex business deal.
인수합병 과정에서 많은 어려움이 있었지만, 결국 성공적으로 마무리되었습니다.
There were many difficulties during the M&A process, but it was successfully concluded in the end.
Cultural Context
'인수합병' (M&A) is a very common term in Korean business news and corporate discussions, especially concerning large conglomerates (chaebols) or tech companies. It often signifies significant corporate strategy shifts, market consolidation, or even hostile takeovers. While the Korean term is widely understood, the English abbreviation 'M&A' is also frequently used in Korean business contexts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 인수합병 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
인수합병 전문가
M&A expert
인수합병 시장
M&A market
인수합병 전략
M&A strategy
Related Expressions
합병
Habbyeong
Merger
인수
Insu
Acquisition
기업 결합
Gieop gyeorap
Corporate combination
구조 조정
Gujo jojeong
Restructuring
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