Korean Dictionary
How to say "Software" in Korean
“Software” in Korean is 소프트웨어 (pronounced "sopeuteu-weeo").
소프트웨어
sopeuteu-weeo
Usage & Context
Programs and applications that run on computers. The software industry is a major part of Korea's economy.
Example Sentence
새로운 소프트웨어를 설치했어요.
I installed new software.
How to use 소프트웨어 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Software” is 소프트웨어, romanized as sopeuteu-weeo.
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 소프트웨어.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '소프트웨어' as "so-peu-teu-we-eo". 'So' is like 'soar' without the 'r'. 'Peu' is a light 'p' sound followed by 'oo' as in 'moon'. 'Teu' is a light 't' followed by 'oo'. 'We' sounds like the English word 'weigh'. 'Eo' is like the 'uh' in 'butter'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a new application or program.
이 소프트웨어는 무료로 다운로드할 수 있어요.
This software can be downloaded for free.
Introducing a company's core business.
우리 회사는 소프트웨어 개발 전문이에요.
Our company specializes in software development.
A tech support recommendation or system notification.
최신 소프트웨어 업데이트를 꼭 설치하세요.
Make sure to install the latest software update.
Cultural Context
Korea is a highly digitalized society, and '소프트웨어' is a ubiquitous term. While many tech terms are loanwords, the concept of software development and IT innovation is deeply embedded in Korean culture, often seen as a key driver for economic growth. Many young Koreans aspire to work in the IT sector, and terms like '소프트웨어 엔지니어' (software engineer) are common.
Editorial note
We review entries like 소프트웨어 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
소프트웨어 개발
Software development
소프트웨어 업데이트
Software update
소프트웨어 설치
Software installation
Related Expressions
애플리케이션
aepeullikeisyeon
Application
프로그램
peurogeuraem
Program
앱
aep
App (short for application)
하드웨어
hadeu-weeo
Hardware (antonym)
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