Korean Dictionary
How to say "Profile" in Korean
“Profile” in Korean is 프로필 (pronounced "peurofil").
프로필
peurofil
Usage & Context
A user's personal information and settings on a platform. Profile customization is popular among Korean social media users.
Example Sentence
프로필 사진을 바꿨어요.
I changed my profile picture.
How to use 프로필 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Profile” is 프로필, romanized as peurofil.
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 프로필.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "peu," is like "poo" but with a softer 'p' and a slight 'eu' vowel sound. "Ro" sounds like "row" in "rowboat." "Pil" is pronounced like "feel." The stress is typically on the first syllable, "peu."
More Example Sentences
Deciding to update one's social media or messaging app profile.
카톡 프로필 사진 좀 바꿔야겠어.
I should change my KakaoTalk profile picture.
Browsing a friend's social media page or messenger profile.
친구 프로필에 들어가서 구경했어요.
I went into my friend's profile and looked around.
Filling out an online application, dating app, or professional networking site.
자기소개 프로필을 작성 중이에요.
I'm writing my self-introduction profile.
Cultural Context
Profile customization is extremely popular in Korea, especially on messaging apps like KakaoTalk and various social media platforms. People frequently update their profile pictures (often abbreviated as '프사' - peusa) and status messages to reflect their current mood, activities, or even to share information. It's a key aspect of digital self-expression and communication.
Editorial note
We review entries like 프로필 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
프로필 보기
View profile
프로필 편집
Edit profile
프로필 사진
Profile picture
Related Expressions
프사
peusa
Profile picture (abbreviation)
닉네임
nikneim
Nickname
상태 메시지
sangtae meseoji
Status message
개인 정보
gaein jeongbo
Personal information
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