Korean Dictionary
How to say "Song" in Korean
“Song” in Korean is 노래 (pronounced "Norae").
노래
Norae
Usage & Context
The most common word for song in Korean. Used in everyday conversation when referring to any musical composition with lyrics. Essential vocabulary for music lovers.
Example Sentence
이 노래는 정말 좋아요.
This song is really good.
How to use 노래 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Song” 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' — 'no' like 'noh' (short o), 'rae' like 'reh' with a light tapped 'r'. Two clean syllables.
More Example Sentences
chatting about K-pop
이 노래 요즘 차트 1위예요.
This song is number one on the charts these days.
suggesting a weekend activity
노래방 가서 노래 불러요.
Let's go to karaoke and sing songs.
discussing an emotional song
그 노래 가사가 너무 슬퍼요.
The lyrics of that song are so sad.
Cultural Context
노래 is the everyday word for song and also means 'to sing' in the verb form '노래하다'. Uniquely Korean usage includes '노래방' (karaoke room), a huge part of Korean social life, and '노래 잘하다' (to sing well). Unlike English, '노래' can refer to songs with or without lyrics interchangeably in casual speech.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
노래 불러주세요.
Please sing a song.
노래 잘하시네요!
You sing well!
이 노래 좋아해요.
I like this song.
Related Expressions
노래방
noraebang
karaoke room
가수
gasu
singer
음악
eumak
music
노래하다
noraehada
to sing
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