Korean Dictionary
How to say "Number" in Korean
“Number” in Korean is 숫자 (pronounced "sutja").
숫자
sutja
Usage & Context
The word for number or numeral, used to refer to digits and numerical values. This is commonly used in mathematics, addresses, and phone numbers.
Example Sentence
숫자를 세어요.
I count the numbers.
How to use 숫자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Number” is 숫자, romanized as sutja.
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 숫자.
Pronunciation Guide
"숫자" (sutja) is pronounced "soot-jah." The 'sut' part sounds like "foot" but with an 's', and the 'ja' part rhymes with "jaw." The 't' in 'sut' is a soft, unreleased sound, almost like a quick stop before 'ja'.
More Example Sentences
Giving instructions for online security.
비밀번호는 숫자와 문자를 섞어서 만드세요.
Please create a password by mixing numbers and letters.
Asking for clarification about a number.
이 숫자는 무슨 의미예요?
What does this number mean?
Discussing lottery results.
로또 당첨 숫자를 확인해 봐요.
Let's check the lottery winning numbers.
Cultural Context
숫자 (sutja) is the general term for 'number' or 'numeral' in Korean. It's used in all contexts, from math to everyday conversations. Koreans often associate certain numbers with luck or misfortune; for instance, the number 4 (사, sa) is sometimes avoided because it sounds like the word for 'death' (사, sa), a superstition often seen in elevator buttons skipping the 4th floor.
Editorial note
We review entries like 숫자 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
숫자를 세다
to count numbers
숫자를 쓰다
to write numbers
큰 숫자
a large number
Related Expressions
번호
beonho
number (for identification, like phone number)
계산
gyesan
calculation, count
수
su
number, quantity (more general, often in compounds)
글자
geulja
letter, character (often contrasted with numbers)
More Numbers and Time Words
Related Guides
How to Count in Korean
Korean has two number systems: native Korean numbers (하나, 둘, 셋 — hana, dul, set) used for counting objects and age, and Sino-Korean numbers (일, 이, 삼 — il, i, sam) used for dates, money, and phone numbers. You need both systems to speak Korean fluently.
Korean Numbers Explained
Korean numbers use two systems: Sino-Korean (일, 이, 삼 — il, i, sam) for dates, money, phone numbers, and addresses, and native Korean (하나, 둘, 셋 — hana, dul, set) for counting objects, hours, and age. Each system pairs with specific counters (단위, danwi) to form complete expressions.
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