Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mouse" in Korean
“Mouse” in Korean is 마우스 (pronounced "mauseu").
마우스
mauseu
Usage & Context
A pointing device used to control the cursor on a computer screen. Gaming mice with high DPI are especially popular in Korea's gaming culture.
Example Sentence
마우스가 작동하지 않아요.
The mouse is not working.
How to use 마우스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mouse” is 마우스, romanized as mauseu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ma-u-seu' — loanword. 'ma' like 'mah', 'u' like 'oo', 'seu' like 'suh' with unrounded eu. The 'au' sounds close to English 'ow'.
More Example Sentences
setting up a workspace
무선 마우스가 더 편해요.
A wireless mouse is more convenient.
gamer gear talk
게이밍 마우스는 DPI 조절이 돼요.
Gaming mice have adjustable DPI.
wireless mouse issue
마우스 배터리 갈아야 해요.
I need to change the mouse batteries.
Cultural Context
마우스 is the standard term and uses the English pronunciation (not the animal word, which is '쥐'). Gaming mice with high DPI settings like '로지텍' (Logitech) and '레이저' (Razer) are popular in Korea's PC gaming scene. Many Koreans distinguish between '유선 마우스' (wired) and '무선 마우스' (wireless).
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
마우스가 안 움직여요.
The mouse isn't moving.
마우스 좀 빌려주세요.
Please lend me a mouse.
게이밍 마우스로 바꿨어요.
I switched to a gaming mouse.
Related Expressions
무선 마우스
museon mauseu
wireless mouse
유선 마우스
yuseon mauseu
wired mouse
마우스 패드
mauseu paedeu
mouse pad
DPI
dipiai
DPI (gaming mouse sensitivity)
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