Korean Dictionary
How to say "Royalty" in Korean
“Royalty” in Korean is 로열티 (pronounced "Royeolti").
로열티
Royeolti
Usage & Context
Payment made to artists for the use of their music. Important income source for musicians.
Example Sentence
로열티를 받았어요.
I received royalties.
How to use 로열티 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Royalty” is 로열티, romanized as Royeolti.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced "Ro-yeol-ti." "Ro" sounds like 'row' in 'row a boat,' "yeol" like 'yule' in 'Yule log,' and "ti" like 'tee' in 'tea.' The 'yeol' syllable has a slight diphthong sound.
More Example Sentences
Explaining how musicians make money.
작곡가들은 음원 로열티로 수입을 얻어요.
Composers earn income from music royalties.
An older artist talking about their enduring hit.
이 노래는 아직도 매달 로열티가 들어와요.
This song still brings in royalties every month.
A business meeting about intellectual property.
저작권 로열티 분배에 대한 논의가 필요해요.
We need to discuss the distribution of copyright royalties.
Cultural Context
In the K-pop industry, '로열티' (royalty) is a critical topic, especially for songwriters and producers. While idols gain fame, a significant portion of their long-term income often comes from royalties for songs they've written or composed. Discussions about fair royalty distribution are common, reflecting the high value placed on intellectual property in music.
Editorial note
We review entries like 로열티 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
로열티를 받다
To receive royalties
음원 로열티
Music royalties
저작권 로열티
Copyright royalties
Related Expressions
저작권
Jeojakgwon
Copyright
음원 수익
Eumwon suik
Music source revenue
인세
Inse
Royalties (for books/publications)
수입
Suip
Income
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