Korean Dictionary
How to say "Trader" in Korean
“Trader” in Korean is 트레이더 (pronounced "Teureideeo").
트레이더
Teureideeo
Usage & Context
A person who buys and sells financial instruments. Traders work in financial markets.
Example Sentence
트레이더로 일해요.
I work as a trader.
How to use 트레이더 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Trader” is 트레이더, romanized as Teureideeo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say 'Teu' like 'too'. 'Rei' sounds like 'ray'. 'I' is pronounced like 'ee' in 'see'. 'Deo' is like 'duh' in 'duh-oh'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about someone's successful career in finance.
그는 월스트리트에서 트레이더로 성공했어요.
He succeeded as a trader on Wall Street.
Giving advice to an aspiring stock trader.
주식 트레이더가 되려면 시장 분석 능력이 중요해요.
To become a stock trader, market analysis skills are important.
Observing a trend in the financial market.
요즘은 개인 트레이더도 많아졌어요.
These days, there are many individual traders too.
Cultural Context
The term '트레이더' (trader) is widely understood in Korea, especially with the growing interest in stock and cryptocurrency markets. The '동학개미운동' (Donghak Ant Movement) refers to the surge of individual retail investors (often called '개미' or 'ants') who started trading actively, often challenging institutional investors. This has made the concept of a '트레이더' more familiar to the general public.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
주식 트레이더
Stock trader
전문 트레이더
Professional trader
트레이더가 되다
To become a trader
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투자자
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Dilleo
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Seonmul Georae
Futures trading
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