Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tabloid" in Korean
“Tabloid” in Korean is 타블로이드 (pronounced "tableoroideu").
타블로이드
tableoroideu
Usage & Context
A tabloid is a type of newspaper with a compact format that focuses on sensational stories. Korea has both serious broadsheets and tabloid-style publications.
Example Sentence
타블로이드 신문은 자극적인 기사로 유명하다.
Tabloid newspapers are known for sensational stories.
How to use 타블로이드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tabloid” is 타블로이드, romanized as tableoroideu.
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
Say 'ta' like 'tah' in 'taco'. 'Beul' is like 'bull' but with a lighter 'eu' vowel. 'Lo' sounds like 'low'. 'I' is like 'ee' in 'see'. 'Deu' is like 'duh' in 'duh-duh-duh'. The stress is on the 'lo' syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing the typical content of a tabloid.
그 타블로이드지는 주로 연예인 가십과 선정적인 기사를 다룬다.
That tabloid primarily covers celebrity gossip and sensational articles.
Discussing public perception of tabloids.
사람들은 타블로이드의 내용을 믿지 않는 경향이 있다.
People tend not to believe the content of tabloids.
Observing a common scene in public transport.
지하철에서 타블로이드 신문을 읽는 사람들을 자주 볼 수 있다.
You can often see people reading tabloid newspapers on the subway.
Cultural Context
'타블로이드' in Korea generally refers to newspapers or magazines that are compact in size and focus on sensational, often celebrity-focused or scandalous, news rather than serious political or economic issues. While not as dominant as in some Western countries, Korean tabloids exist and are often viewed with a degree of skepticism, associated with '황색 저널리즘' (yellow journalism). They cater to a readership interested in lighter, more dramatic content, often found in convenience stores or newsstands.
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Common Phrases
타블로이드 기사.
Tabloid article.
타블로이드판 신문.
Tabloid-sized newspaper.
타블로이드 잡지.
Tabloid magazine.
Related Expressions
황색 저널리즘
hwangsaek jeoneollijeum
yellow journalism
가십
gasip
gossip
신문
sinmun
newspaper
주간지
juganji
weekly magazine
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