Korean Dictionary
How to say "Smartphone" in Korean
“Smartphone” in Korean is 스마트폰 (pronounced "seumateu-pon").
스마트폰
seumateu-pon
Usage & Context
The most common term for mobile phones in Korea. Koreans use this word extensively in daily conversation when referring to their personal devices. It has become an essential part of modern Korean vocabulary.
Example Sentence
나는 매일 스마트폰을 사용해요.
I use my smartphone every day.
How to use 스마트폰 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Smartphone” is 스마트폰, romanized as seumateu-pon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'seu-ma-teu-pon' — loanword. 'seu' like 'suh', 'ma' like 'mah', 'teu' like 'tuh', 'pon' like 'pone' shortened.
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
폰
pon
extremely common shortened form used in casual speech
More Example Sentences
needing to charge
폰 배터리가 나갔어요.
My phone's battery died.
tech upgrade announcement
새 스마트폰으로 바꿨어요.
I got a new smartphone.
social commentary
스마트폰 중독이 심각해요.
Smartphone addiction is serious.
Cultural Context
스마트폰 is usually shortened to 폰 in daily conversation — '폰 좀 줘' (give me your phone). Korea has one of the world's highest smartphone penetration rates, with Samsung and Apple dominating the market. '폰 케이스' (phone case) and '액정' (screen) are related vocabulary everyone uses. Korean students are glued to their 폰 for KakaoTalk and Instagram.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
폰 번호 알려주세요.
Please tell me your phone number.
스마트폰 잠깐 빌려줘.
Lend me your smartphone for a sec.
폰 떨어뜨렸어요.
I dropped my phone.
Related Expressions
폰
pon
phone (casual)
핸드폰
haendeupon
cell phone (alternate term)
폰 케이스
pon keiseu
phone case
액정
aekjeong
screen
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