Korean Dictionary
How to say "Rhythm" in Korean
“Rhythm” in Korean is 리듬 (pronounced "Rideom").
리듬
Rideom
Usage & Context
The pattern of beats and timing in music. Essential for understanding music structure and dance choreography in K-pop.
Example Sentence
리듬이 중독적이에요.
The rhythm is addictive.
How to use 리듬 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Rhythm” is 리듬, romanized as Rideom.
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
Pronounced 'ri-deum' — loanword from English 'rhythm'. 'ri' like 'ree', 'deum' like 'dum' with 'eu' (unrounded oo).
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
박자
bakja
native Korean word for rhythm/beat, often used for basic timing
More Example Sentences
discussing music taste
이 곡은 리듬이 독특해요.
This song has a unique rhythm.
encouraging someone on the dance floor
리듬을 타세요!
Feel the rhythm!
praising a performer
리듬감이 뛰어난 댄서예요.
She's a dancer with excellent rhythm.
Cultural Context
리듬 is the loanword most often used in pop, hip-hop, and dance contexts, while '박자' is used for traditional music and basic counting. The phrase '리듬을 타다' (to ride the rhythm) is extremely common in K-pop discussions and means to move with the beat naturally. '리듬감' (sense of rhythm) is a prized trait for K-pop idols.
Editorial note
We review entries like 리듬 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
리듬을 타세요.
Feel the rhythm.
리듬이 빨라요.
The rhythm is fast.
리듬감이 좋아요.
You have a good sense of rhythm.
Related Expressions
박자
bakja
beat/timing
리듬감
rideumgam
sense of rhythm
비트
biteu
beat (loanword)
템포
tempo
tempo
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