Korean Dictionary
How to say "Search Engine" in Korean
“Search Engine” in Korean is 검색엔진 (pronounced "geomsaek-enjin").
검색엔진
geomsaek-enjin
Usage & Context
A tool for finding information on the internet. Search engines are essential for Korean internet users to find information.
Example Sentence
검색엔진을 사용해서 정보를 찾았어요.
I found information using a search engine.
How to use 검색엔진 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Search Engine” is 검색엔진, romanized as geomsaek-enjin.
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 검색엔진.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '검색' (geomsaek), sounds like 'gum-sack'. The 'k' sound at the end of 'saek' is soft and can slightly blend into the next syllable. The second part, '엔진' (enjin), sounds like 'en-jean'.
More Example Sentences
Asking about someone's online habits or preferences.
어떤 검색엔진을 주로 사용하세요?
Which search engine do you mainly use?
Discussing the difficulty of finding niche information online.
이 정보는 검색엔진에서 찾기 어려울 거예요.
This information will be hard to find on a search engine.
Explaining global technology facts.
구글은 세계에서 가장 큰 검색엔진이에요.
Google is the biggest search engine in the world.
Cultural Context
While '검색엔진' is the direct translation for 'search engine,' Koreans often refer to specific brands like '네이버' (Naver) or '구글' (Google) when talking about searching for information. It's less common to use the generic term in casual conversation unless discussing the technology or industry itself, as the brand names are synonymous with the act of searching.
Editorial note
We review entries like 검색엔진 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
주요 검색엔진
Major search engine
검색엔진 최적화
Search engine optimization (SEO)
검색엔진 순위
Search engine ranking
Related Expressions
검색하다
geomsaekhada
To search
정보
jeongbo
Information
웹사이트
wepsaiteu
Website
인터넷
inteonet
Internet
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