Korean Dictionary
How to say "Retweet" in Korean
“Retweet” in Korean is 리트윗 (pronounced "riteuwiteu").
리트윗
riteuwiteu
Usage & Context
A retweet is sharing another user's tweet on Twitter/X. Korean politicians and celebrities often see their statements go viral through retweets, amplifying media coverage.
Example Sentence
그 기사가 수천 번 리트윗되었다.
The article was retweeted thousands of times.
How to use 리트윗 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Retweet” is 리트윗, romanized as riteuwiteu.
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 리트윗.
Pronunciation Guide
'Riteuwiteu' is pronounced 'ree-too-wit'. 'Ri' sounds like 'ree'. 'Teu' is a short 'too' sound, almost like 'tuh'. 'Wit' sounds like the English 'wit'. The pronunciation is very close to the English word.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a viral post on social media.
이 트윗이 엄청나게 많이 리트윗되면서 화제가 됐어요.
This tweet became a hot topic after being retweeted a lot.
A K-pop fan sharing content with friends.
좋아하는 아이돌의 게시물을 리트윗해서 친구들에게 공유했어요.
I retweeted my favorite idol's post to share with my friends.
An observation about information dissemination on social media.
중요한 뉴스는 리트윗으로 빠르게 퍼져나갑니다.
Important news spreads quickly through retweets.
Cultural Context
Twitter/X is a highly influential social media platform in South Korea, especially within K-pop fandoms and for political discourse. 'Retweet' (리트윗) is a common action, often used to show support for idols, spread news, or amplify opinions. A high number of retweets can indicate a post's popularity or virality, often leading to it trending and gaining significant media attention. K-pop fans often organize 'retweet goals' to boost their idols' content.
Editorial note
We review entries like 리트윗 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
리트윗하다
to retweet
리트윗 수
number of retweets
리트윗 요청
retweet request
Related Expressions
공유
gongyu
share
좋아요
joayo
like
팔로우
pallou
follow
트윗
teuwit
tweet
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