Korean Dictionary
How to say "Transfer" in Korean
“Transfer” in Korean is 이적 (pronounced "ijeok").
이적
ijeok
Usage & Context
A transfer is when a player moves from one team to another. Transfers are common in professional sports and can involve significant financial transactions.
Example Sentence
이적을 했어요.
I transferred to another team.
How to use 이적 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Transfer” is 이적, romanized as ijeok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '이적', pronounce '이 (i)' like 'ee' in 'see'. '적 (jeok)' sounds like 'jock' but with a softer 'j' sound, almost like 'juhk'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a high-profile player transfer in sports news.
그 선수의 이적료가 엄청나다고 들었어요.
I heard that player's transfer fee is enormous.
Talking about the recent flurry of player movements in a sports league.
이번 여름 이적 시장이 정말 뜨거웠어요.
This summer transfer market was really hot.
A player discussing their career options with an agent or friend.
다른 팀으로 이적하는 것을 고려 중이에요.
I'm considering transferring to another team.
Cultural Context
'이적' is a very common term in Korean sports news, particularly for football (축구) and baseball (야구). The '이적 시장' (transfer market) is a period of intense speculation and media coverage, with fans closely following '이적설' (transfer rumors) and '이적료' (transfer fees). While primarily used in sports, '이적' can also refer to job transfers, though '전근' (jeongeun) is more common for corporate job changes.
Editorial note
We review entries like 이적 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
이적 시장
Transfer market
이적설
Transfer rumor
자유 이적
Free transfer
Related Expressions
이적하다
ijeokhada
To transfer (verb form)
이적료
ijeokryo
Transfer fee
영입
yeongip
Recruitment / signing (from the acquiring team's perspective)
방출
bangchul
Release / let go (from the releasing team's perspective)
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