Korean Dictionary
How to say "Measure" in Korean
“Measure” in Korean is 재다 (pronounced "jaeda").
재다
jaeda
Usage & Context
Determining quantity of ingredients using tools. Essential for baking and precise recipes. Ensures consistent results.
Example Sentence
밀가루를 재요.
I measure flour.
How to use 재다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Measure” is 재다, romanized as jaeda.
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 재다.
Pronunciation Guide
For "재다" (jaeda), pronounce "jae" like the English name "Jay". The 'j' sound is soft. Then, add "da" like "dah" in "dad".
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
재요
jaeyo
The standard polite form.
Casual (반말)
재
jae
Used with close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
A parent noticing their child's growth.
키를 재어보니 작년에 비해 많이 컸네요.
Measuring his height, he grew a lot compared to last year.
A tailor explaining the importance of precise measurements.
옷을 만들려면 정확하게 치수를 재야 해요.
To make clothes, you need to measure the size accurately.
A cooking tip for baking or precise recipes.
요리할 때 설탕 양을 정확히 재는 게 중요해요.
When cooking, it's important to accurately measure the amount of sugar.
Cultural Context
"재다" is a versatile verb used for measuring various things, from physical dimensions like height (키를 재다) and size (치수를 재다) to quantities in cooking (양을 재다). While "무게를 재다" (to weigh) is a specific phrase for weight, "재다" alone often implies measuring length, volume, or general quantity. In everyday life, you might hear it when talking about home improvement, cooking, or even checking a child's growth.
Editorial note
We review entries like 재다 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
키를 재다
to measure height
시간을 재다
to time something (measure time)
치수를 재다
to measure size/dimensions
Related Expressions
측정하다
cheukjeonghada
to measure (more formal, scientific)
달다
dalda
to weigh (can also mean to hang)
계량하다
gyeryanghada
to measure (specifically for ingredients, often with measuring tools)
길이를 재다
girireul jaeda
to measure length
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