Korean Dictionary
How to say "Songwriter" in Korean
“Songwriter” in Korean is 작사가 (pronounced "Jaksaga").
작사가
Jaksaga
Usage & Context
A person who writes the lyrics and words for songs. Important creative role in music production.
Example Sentence
작사가가 좋은 가사를 써요.
The songwriter writes good lyrics.
How to use 작사가 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Songwriter” is 작사가, romanized as Jaksaga.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
작 (jak) sounds like 'jahk' in 'jack'. 사 (sa) sounds like 'sah' in 'sahara'. 가 (ga) sounds like 'gah' in 'garage'. Combine them as 'JAHK-sah-gah', with a slight emphasis on 'JAHK'.
More Example Sentences
Expressing appreciation for song lyrics.
이 노래 가사가 너무 예뻐서 작사가가 궁금해요.
The lyrics of this song are so beautiful, I'm curious about the songwriter.
Highlighting an idol's creative involvement.
아이돌 그룹 멤버가 직접 작사가로 참여했어요.
A member of the idol group participated directly as a songwriter.
Commenting on a songwriter's specific talent.
그 작사가는 사랑 노래를 정말 잘 써요.
That songwriter writes love songs really well.
Cultural Context
Songwriters, or lyricists, are incredibly important in K-pop, where lyrics often tell intricate stories or convey specific messages that resonate deeply with fans. Just like composers, many K-pop idols are now actively involved in writing their own lyrics, adding a personal touch and authenticity to their music. Well-known lyricists like Kim Eana are celebrated for their poetic and impactful words that often become iconic.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
가사가 좋아요.
The lyrics are good.
작사가가 누구예요?
Who is the songwriter?
작사가의 감성이 느껴져요.
I can feel the songwriter's sensibility.
Related Expressions
작곡가
jakgokga
Composer
작사
jaksa
Lyric writing (the act of writing lyrics)
작사하다
jaksahada
To write lyrics
가사
gasa
Lyrics
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