Korean Dictionary
How to say "Naver" in Korean
“Naver” in Korean is 네이버 (pronounced "neibeo").
네이버
neibeo
Usage & Context
A major Korean web portal and search engine. Naver is one of the most visited websites in Korea and offers various services.
Example Sentence
네이버에서 검색했어요.
I searched on Naver.
How to use 네이버 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Naver” is 네이버, romanized as neibeo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '네이' (nei), sounds like 'nay' in 'neighbor'. The second syllable, '버' (beo), is pronounced like 'buh' in 'butter', but with a very soft 'r' sound at the end, almost like 'burr' without the strong 'r'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about daily entertainment habits.
네이버 웹툰 매일 봐요.
I watch Naver Webtoons every day.
Navigating in an unfamiliar place.
네이버 지도로 길 찾았어요.
I found the way with Naver Maps.
Making a purchase online or at a store.
네이버 페이로 결제할게요.
I'll pay with Naver Pay.
Cultural Context
Naver is often referred to as 'Korea's Google,' but it's much more than just a search engine; it's a comprehensive online ecosystem. It integrates search, news, shopping, maps, webtoons, blogs, and even a popular payment service, Naver Pay. For many Koreans, Naver is their default internet homepage, and K-pop fans frequently use services like Naver V LIVE for idol content.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
네이버 검색창에 쳐봐.
Try typing it into the Naver search bar.
네이버 블로그
Naver Blog (a popular blogging platform)
네이버 쇼핑
Naver Shopping (online shopping platform)
Related Expressions
카카오
Kakao
Korea's other dominant tech company, known for KakaoTalk
다음
Daum
Another major Korean web portal, now part of Kakao
구글
Gugeul
Google (often used for international searches)
검색하다
geomsaekhada
To search
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