Korean Dictionary
How to say "Singing" in Korean
“Singing” in Korean is 노래 (pronounced "Norae").
노래
Norae
Usage & Context
Singing is a very popular leisure activity in Korea. Noraebang (karaoke rooms) are a staple of Korean social life.
Example Sentence
친구들과 노래방에서 노래를 즐겨요.
I enjoy singing at karaoke with friends.
How to use 노래 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Singing” is 노래, romanized as Norae.
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 노래.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'no-rae'. The 'no' is like English 'no' but shorter, and 'rae' rhymes with 'red' without the 'd'. The ㄹ is a light flapped sound between 'r' and 'l'.
More Example Sentences
hearing music
저 노래 제목이 뭐예요?
What's that song called?
daily habits
샤워하면서 노래 부르는 걸 좋아해요.
I love singing in the shower.
casual invitation
친구들이랑 노래방 갈래?
Wanna hit the noraebang with friends?
Cultural Context
노래 means both 'song' and 'singing' — it pairs with 부르다 (to sing) as 노래를 부르다. 노래방 (singing rooms / karaoke) is a massive part of Korean social life, especially after drinking (회식 work dinners). Refusing to sing when your turn comes at noraebang is considered a bit of a buzzkill.
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Common Phrases
노래 한 곡 불러 주세요.
Please sing one song.
이 노래 진짜 좋아요.
I really love this song.
노래 잘 부르시네요!
You sing really well!
Related Expressions
노래방
noraebang
karaoke room
가수
gasu
singer
부르다
bureuda
to sing (a song)
음치
eumchi
tone-deaf person
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