Korean Dictionary
How to say "Peptide" in Korean
“Peptide” in Korean is 펩타이드 (pronounced "Peptaideu").
펩타이드
Peptaideu
Usage & Context
Peptides are amino acid chains that signal the skin to produce collagen. They are a key anti-aging ingredient in Korean skincare.
Example Sentence
펩타이드 성분이 피부 탄력을 높여줘요.
Peptide ingredients improve skin elasticity.
How to use 펩타이드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Peptide” is 펩타이드, romanized as Peptaideu.
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 펩타이드.
Pronunciation Guide
펩 (pep) sounds like 'pep' in 'peppy'. 타 (ta) sounds like 'tah' in 'tah-dah'. 이 (i) sounds like 'ee' in 'see'. 드 (deu) is like the 'd' sound followed by a very short, almost silent 'uh' sound. The pronunciation is very similar to the English 'peptide'.
More Example Sentences
Reading a product description or discussing ingredients.
이 에센스에는 펩타이드 성분이 많이 들어있어요.
This essence contains a lot of peptide ingredients.
Discussing anti-aging ingredients with a friend.
펩타이드는 피부 탄력 개선에 효과적이라고 해요.
They say peptides are effective for improving skin elasticity.
Sharing skincare routine with a friend.
주름 개선을 위해 펩타이드 세럼을 사용하기 시작했어요.
I started using a peptide serum for wrinkle improvement.
Cultural Context
Peptides are a key ingredient in the anti-aging segment of K-beauty, often featured in '안티에이징' (anti-aging) or '탄력' (elasticity) product lines. As Koreans are very proactive about skincare, ingredients like peptides are highly valued for their perceived ability to boost collagen and improve skin firmness. You'll find them in popular serums, creams, and eye creams targeting fine lines and wrinkles.
Editorial note
We review entries like 펩타이드 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
펩타이드 크림
Peptide cream
펩타이드 세럼
Peptide serum
펩타이드 성분
Peptide ingredient
Related Expressions
콜라겐
kollagen
Collagen
탄력
tallyeok
Elasticity
주름 개선
jureum gaeseon
Wrinkle improvement
안티에이징
antieijing
Anti-aging
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