Korean Dictionary
How to say "Smart TV" in Korean
“Smart TV” in Korean is 스마트 TV (pronounced "Seumateu TV").
스마트 TV
Seumateu TV
Usage & Context
Smart TVs have largely replaced traditional TVs in Korean households. Koreans use smart TVs to stream dramas, movies, and YouTube content.
Example Sentence
스마트 TV로 넷플릭스 드라마를 봐요.
I watch Netflix dramas on the smart TV.
How to use 스마트 TV naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Smart TV” is 스마트 TV, romanized as Seumateu TV.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word is pronounced 'Seu-ma-teu TV'. 'Seu' is like 'soo' in 'suit' but with a very short 'u' sound, almost like 's' in 'stop'. 'Ma' sounds like 'ma' in 'mama'. 'Teu' is like 'too' in 'tool' but with a very short 'u' sound, almost like 't' in 'stop'. 'TV' is pronounced like the English letters 'Tee-Vee'.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting an activity to a friend or family member.
새 스마트 TV로 영화를 볼까요?
Shall we watch a movie on the new smart TV?
Describing the features of a household appliance.
우리 집 스마트 TV는 유튜브도 돼요.
Our smart TV can also play YouTube.
Searching for a lost item in a casual setting.
스마트 TV 리모컨이 어디 갔지?
Where did the smart TV remote go?
Cultural Context
Smart TVs have become the standard in Korean households, largely replacing traditional televisions. They are extensively used for streaming popular K-dramas, movies, and a wide array of YouTube content. Many Koreans subscribe to various streaming services like Netflix, Wavve, and TVING, all easily accessible through their smart TVs, making them central to modern home entertainment.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
스마트 TV 보다
to watch smart TV
스마트 TV 앱
smart TV app
스마트 TV 연결
smart TV connection
Related Expressions
텔레비전
tellebijeon
television (more formal/older term)
넷플릭스
netpeullikseu
Netflix
유튜브
yutyubeu
YouTube
스트리밍
seuteuriming
streaming
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