Korean Dictionary
How to say "Speed" in Korean
“Speed” in Korean is 속도 (pronounced "sokdo").
속도
sokdo
Usage & Context
Speed is important in many sports and athletic activities. Training to improve speed is common among Korean athletes.
Example Sentence
속도를 높이고 싶어요.
I want to increase my speed.
How to use 속도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Speed” is 속도, romanized as sokdo.
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 속도.
Pronunciation Guide
"속도" (sokdo) is pronounced like "soke-doh." The "sok" part rhymes with the English word "sock," and "do" is similar to the beginning of "door" but with a shorter 'o' sound, like "dough."
More Example Sentences
A reminder about traffic rules and safety.
운전할 때 속도 제한을 지켜야 해요.
You must observe the speed limit when driving.
Commenting on the efficiency of public transportation.
이 기차는 속도가 정말 빨라요.
This train's speed is really fast.
Complaining about a slow internet connection at home or a cafe.
인터넷 속도가 너무 느려서 답답해요.
The internet speed is too slow, it's frustrating.
Cultural Context
In Korea, "속도" is a frequently used term in daily life, from discussing internet speeds (Korea is known for its high-speed internet) to driving. The concept of "빨리빨리" (ppalli-ppalli, "quickly, quickly") culture often reflects a societal emphasis on speed and efficiency in many aspects, from work to service.
Editorial note
We review entries like 속도 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
속도를 내다
To pick up speed, to accelerate
속도를 줄이다
To slow down, to reduce speed
최고 속도
Maximum speed
Related Expressions
빠르기
ppareugi
quickness, swiftness (similar to speed)
스피드
seupideu
speed (loanword, often used interchangeably)
가속
gasok
acceleration
감속
gamsok
deceleration (antonym)
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