Korean Dictionary
How to say "Scanner" in Korean
“Scanner” in Korean is 스캐너 (pronounced "seukaeneo").
스캐너
seukaeneo
Usage & Context
A device that converts physical documents into digital images. Scanners are widely used in Korean offices and government institutions for document digitization.
Example Sentence
스캐너로 사진을 스캔했어요.
I scanned the photo with the scanner.
How to use 스캐너 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Scanner” is 스캐너, romanized as seukaeneo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 스 (seu), sounds like 'sue' without the 'e' sound, or 's' in 'stop' followed by a short 'uh'. 캐 (kae) is like 'care' without the 'r'. 너 (neo) is like 'no' but with a softer 'o' sound, similar to 'nuh'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Asking a colleague for help with a document.
이 서류 스캔해서 이메일로 보내줄 수 있어요?
Can you scan this document and send it by email?
Talking about a personal project to preserve memories.
옛날 사진들을 스캐너로 디지털화하고 있어요.
I'm digitizing old photos with a scanner.
Giving advice about public services available at a library.
도서관에 가면 무료로 스캐너를 이용할 수 있어요.
You can use the scanner for free if you go to the library.
Cultural Context
Scanners are ubiquitous in Korean offices, government agencies, and even public libraries. The strong push for a 'paperless' society means document digitization is very common. Many official documents are submitted online after being scanned. You'll often hear '스캔' (scan) used as a verb, often with '하다' (to do) as '스캔하다', reflecting its common usage in daily work and study.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
스캔하다
to scan
스캐너 고장 났어요
The scanner is broken.
스캔본
scanned copy
Related Expressions
복사기
boksagi
copier/photocopier
프린터
peurinteo
printer
디지털화
dijiteolhwa
digitization
문서
munseo
document
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