Korean Dictionary
How to say "Selca" in Korean
“Selca” in Korean is 셀카 (pronounced "selka").
셀카
selka
Usage & Context
Selca is the Korean word for selfie, derived from self and camera. K-pop idols frequently post 셀카 on social media, which often receive massive engagement from fans.
Example Sentence
아이돌이 올린 셀카에 수백만 개의 댓글이 달렸다.
The idol's selfie received millions of comments.
How to use 셀카 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Selca” is 셀카, romanized as selka.
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 셀카.
Pronunciation Guide
셀 (sel) sounds like 'sell' in English. 카 (ka) sounds like 'car' without the 'r' sound, or 'kah'. Put them together as 'sell-kah'.
More Example Sentences
A casual conversation about taking photos with friends.
친구랑 같이 예쁜 카페에서 셀카 찍었어요.
I took a selca with my friend at a pretty cafe.
Explaining how idols interact with fans on social media.
아이돌이 팬들에게 보내는 선물로 셀카를 자주 올려줘요.
Idols often upload selcas as a gift to their fans.
Asking someone to take a picture together.
우리 셀카 한 장 찍을까요?
Shall we take a selca?
Cultural Context
셀카 (selka) is the Korean term for 'selfie,' derived from 'self camera.' It was widely used in Korea long before 'selfie' became a global phenomenon. K-pop idols frequently post 셀카 on social media as a form of fan service, often using specific poses (like a peace sign or finger heart) or filters. It's an integral part of Korean digital culture and personal expression.
Editorial note
We review entries like 셀카 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
셀카 찍다
to take a selca
셀카 잘 나오다
for a selca to turn out well
셀카 올리다
to upload a selca
Related Expressions
셀피
selpi
selfie (English loanword, also used)
사진
sajin
photo (general term)
단체 사진
danchae sajin
group photo
전신 사진
jeonsin sajin
full-body photo
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