Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pyramid" in Korean
“Pyramid” in Korean is 피라미드 (pronounced "Piramideu").
피라미드
Piramideu
Usage & Context
Piramideu is the Korean word for pyramid. Pyramids are three-dimensional shapes with historical and cultural significance. They represent strength and stability.
Example Sentence
피라미드 모양의 건물이 있어요.
There is a pyramid-shaped building.
How to use 피라미드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pyramid” is 피라미드, romanized as Piramideu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
피 (pi) sounds like 'pee' in 'peek'. 라 (ra) sounds like 'rah' in 'hurrah'. 미 (mi) sounds like 'mee' in 'meet'. 드 (deu) sounds like 'duh' in 'duh' but with a very soft 'd' and a short 'eu' vowel. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Discussing historical landmarks.
이집트 피라미드는 고대 문명의 신비로운 유적이에요.
The Egyptian pyramids are mysterious relics of ancient civilization.
Explaining an architectural principle.
피라미드 구조는 안정성이 뛰어나서 건축에 많이 사용돼요.
Pyramid structures have excellent stability, so they are often used in architecture.
Describing a corporate hierarchy.
회사에서 피라미드식 조직 구조를 가지고 있어요.
The company has a pyramid-style organizational structure.
Cultural Context
피라미드 is a direct loanword from English and is widely understood and used in Korean. It refers not only to the famous Egyptian structures but also to any pyramid-shaped object or concept. It's commonly used metaphorically for hierarchical structures, such as '피라미드식 조직' (pyramid-style organization) or '피라미드 판매' (pyramid scheme), which is a well-known term in Korean society.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
이집트 피라미드
Egyptian pyramids
피라미드식 구조
pyramid-style structure
피라미드 판매
pyramid scheme
Related Expressions
삼각뿔
samgakppul
triangular pyramid (more specific)
사각뿔
sagakppul
square pyramid (more specific)
삼각형
samgakyeong
triangle (related 2D shape)
구조
gujo
structure
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