Korean Dictionary
How to say "Project" in Korean
“Project” in Korean is 프로젝트 (pronounced "Peurojekteu").
프로젝트
Peurojekteu
Usage & Context
Projects (프로젝트) are major learning activities in Korean education that develop research, teamwork, and presentation skills. From school science fair projects to university capstone projects, 프로젝트 assignments push students to apply knowledge creatively. Team-based projects are especially common, reflecting the collaborative culture valued in Korean workplaces.
Example Sentence
팀 프로젝트를 함께 완성했어요.
We completed the team project together.
How to use 프로젝트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Project” is 프로젝트, romanized as Peurojekteu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '프로젝트' is a loanword. 'Peu' is like 'poo' but with a softer 'p'. 'Ro' is like 'row' in 'rowboat'. 'Jek' is similar to 'jek' in 'jacket'. 'Teu' is like 'too' but with a softer 't' sound. The pronunciation is quite close to the English 'project'.
More Example Sentences
A colleague discussing an upcoming project presentation at work.
우리 팀 프로젝트는 다음 달에 발표해요.
Our team project will be presented next month.
Someone announcing the beginning of a new work or school endeavor.
새로운 프로젝트를 시작하게 됐어요.
I've started a new project.
A manager discussing the financial needs for a new project.
이 프로젝트는 예산이 많이 필요해요.
This project requires a lot of budget.
Cultural Context
프로젝트 (peurojekteu) is a widely used loanword in both Korean academic and business environments. Team-based projects are particularly common in universities, emphasizing collaboration and group harmony, which are highly valued in Korean workplaces. The success of a 프로젝트 often hinges on effective teamwork, making '무임승차' (muimseungcha, free-riding) a frequent source of frustration among students and colleagues alike.
Editorial note
We review entries like 프로젝트 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
팀 프로젝트
Team project
프로젝트를 진행하다
To proceed with a project
프로젝트 발표
Project presentation
Related Expressions
과제
Gwaje
Assignment (can be a type of project)
업무
Eopmu
Work, task
계획
Gyehoek
Plan
과업
Gwaeop
Task, undertaking
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