Korean Dictionary
How to say "Photocards" in Korean
“Photocards” in Korean is 포토카드 (pronounced "potokaadeu").
포토카드
potokaadeu
Usage & Context
Small collectible photo cards included in K-pop album packages. Fans collect and trade photocards of their favorite members, making them a significant part of the K-pop merchandise culture.
Example Sentence
앨범에 포토카드가 몇 장 들어 있어요?
How many photocards are in the album?
How to use 포토카드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Photocards” is 포토카드, romanized as potokaadeu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
포토카드 (potokaadeu) sounds like 'po-toh-kaa-duh'. 'Po' like 'pole', 'toh' like 'toe'. 'Kaa' is like 'car' but with a slightly longer 'a' sound. 'Deu' is a very soft 'duh' sound, almost like 'doo' but shorter and with less emphasis on the 'oo'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the lengths fans go to for collecting.
최애 멤버 포토카드를 뽑으려고 앨범을 여러 장 샀어.
I bought several albums to get my favorite member's photocard.
A fan seeking to trade photocards online or in person.
이 포토카드 교환하실 분 찾아요!
Looking for someone to trade this photocard with!
Commenting on the aesthetics of new merchandise.
새 앨범 포토카드 디자인이 너무 예쁘게 나왔어.
The new album's photocard designs came out so pretty.
Cultural Context
Photocards are small, collectible photo cards of K-pop idols, typically included randomly in physical album packages. They are a huge part of K-pop fan culture, driving album sales as fans buy multiple copies to collect all variations or get their 'bias' (최애) member's card. Trading and selling photocards is a significant activity within fandoms, with some rare cards fetching high prices.
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Common Phrases
포토카드 나왔다!
The photocard came out!
포토카드 교환해요.
Let's trade photocards.
어떤 포토카드 나왔어?
Which photocard did you get?
Related Expressions
앨범
aelbeom
Album
굿즈
gutjeu
Merchandise
최애
choeae
Favorite (member/bias)
교환
gyohwan
Exchange/trade
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