Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sponsor" in Korean
“Sponsor” in Korean is 스폰서 (pronounced "seuponseo").
스폰서
seuponseo
Usage & Context
A sponsor is a company or individual that provides financial support to athletes or teams. Sponsorships are important for funding sports activities.
Example Sentence
스폰서가 지원해요.
The sponsor provides support.
How to use 스폰서 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sponsor” is 스폰서, romanized as seuponseo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '스폰서', pronounce '스 (seu)' like 'soo' but with a very light 's' sound. '폰 (pon)' is like 'phone'. '서 (seo)' is like 'suh' or 'saw' without the 'r'. The stress is typically on '폰 (pon)', mimicking the English pronunciation.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a popular athlete's endorsement deals.
그 선수는 여러 기업의 스폰서를 받고 있어요.
That athlete is receiving sponsorship from several companies.
A team manager discussing funding challenges.
우리 팀은 새로운 스폰서를 찾고 있습니다.
Our team is looking for a new sponsor.
An event organizer thanking their benefactors.
이번 행사는 대기업 스폰서 덕분에 성황리에 마칠 수 있었어요.
This event was able to conclude successfully thanks to the large corporate sponsor.
Cultural Context
'스폰서' is a direct loanword widely used in Korea for financial support in sports, entertainment, and events. While its primary meaning is legitimate corporate sponsorship, it can sometimes carry a negative or informal connotation, implying a 'sugar daddy' relationship, especially in certain entertainment circles. However, in sports contexts, it almost exclusively refers to legitimate financial backing from companies. For a more formal and positive term, '후원사' (huwonsa) is often used.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
스폰서 계약
Sponsorship contract
메인 스폰서
Main sponsor
스폰서십
Sponsorship (the relationship)
Related Expressions
후원사
huwonsa
Patron / supporting company (more formal)
후원하다
huwonhada
To sponsor / support (verb form)
협찬
hyeopchan
Sponsorship (often for TV programs, product placement)
광고주
gwanggoju
Advertiser
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