Korean Dictionary
How to say "Test" in Korean
“Test” in Korean is 테스트 (pronounced "Teseuteu").
테스트
Teseuteu
Usage & Context
In Korean schools, shorter assessments and pop quizzes are sometimes referred to as 테스트, distinguishing them from the more formal 시험 (exam). Korean teachers use tests regularly to gauge student understanding, and scores are taken seriously even for informal assessments.
Example Sentence
선생님이 오늘 갑자기 테스트를 봤어요.
The teacher gave a surprise test today.
How to use 테스트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Test” is 테스트, romanized as Teseuteu.
Usage tip
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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 테스트.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'te-seu-teu' — 'te' sounds like 'teh,' 'seu' is a soft 'suh,' and 'teu' is a soft 'tuh.' It's a loanword from English 'test.'
More Example Sentences
tech meeting
간단한 테스트를 해볼게요.
Let me run a quick test.
trying a new app
베타 테스트에 참여했어요.
I joined the beta test.
getting a driver's license
드라이버 로드 테스트를 했어요.
I took a driving road test.
Cultural Context
테스트 is the English loanword used in specific contexts — tech (베타 테스트), driving, fitness, personality quizzes — while 시험 is the word for academic exams. Korean uses 테스트 when 'test' is informal or modern, like 성격 테스트 (personality test) on blogs and apps.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
테스트 해볼게요.
I'll give it a test.
성격 테스트 해봤어요?
Have you taken a personality test?
테스트 결과 어때요?
How were the test results?
Related Expressions
시험
siheom
exam / test (academic)
베타 테스트
beta teseuteu
beta test
성격 테스트
seonggyeok teseuteu
personality test
검사
geomsa
inspection / check
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