Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pen" in Korean
“Pen” in Korean is 펜 (pronounced "Pen").
펜
Pen
Usage & Context
Pens (펜) replace pencils for older Korean students in middle school and beyond. Blue or black ballpoint pens are standard for writing essays, completing worksheets, and taking exams. Korean students are known for their love of stationery, and collecting colorful pens for note-taking and highlighting has become a popular hobby.
Example Sentence
파란색 펜으로 서명하세요.
Please sign with a blue pen.
How to use 펜 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pen” is 펜, romanized as Pen.
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 펜.
Pronunciation Guide
The Korean word 펜 (pen) sounds almost identical to the English word "pen." The 'ㅍ' (p) is a slightly aspirated 'p' sound, like the 'p' in "pin," followed by the 'ㅔ' (e) like in "bed," and ending with 'ㄴ' (n) like in "net."
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend or colleague for a pen.
펜 좀 빌려줄 수 있어요?
Can you lend me a pen?
Praising a pen's quality or feel.
이 펜은 필기감이 정말 좋아요.
This pen writes really smoothly.
Instructions given during an exam.
시험 볼 때 검은색 펜만 사용해야 해요.
You must only use a black pen when taking the exam.
Cultural Context
Korean students, especially from middle school onwards, heavily rely on pens for all their writing, from essays to exams. There's a strong stationery culture in Korea, and collecting colorful or unique pens for note-taking and highlighting is a popular hobby. Many K-pop idols also have custom merchandise pens, making them popular items among fans.
Editorial note
We review entries like 펜 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
펜 있어요?
Do you have a pen?
펜 좀 빌려주세요.
Please lend me a pen.
펜 똥
pen ink blob (literally 'pen poop')
Related Expressions
볼펜
bolpen
ballpoint pen
만년필
mannyeonpil
fountain pen
연필
yeonpil
pencil
사인펜
sainpen
felt-tip pen / marker
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