Korean Dictionary
How to say "Trendy" in Korean
“Trendy” in Korean is 트렌디한 (pronounced "teurendihan").
트렌디한
teurendihan
Usage & Context
Trendy describes something that is currently fashionable and popular. In Korea, being 트렌디 means staying up-to-date with the latest fashion and culture. Korean social media constantly showcases what is trendy.
Example Sentence
저 사람 옷이 정말 트렌디해요.
That person clothes are really trendy.
How to use 트렌디한 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Trendy” is 트렌디한, romanized as teurendihan.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 트렌디한.
Pronunciation Guide
For 트렌디한 (teurendihan), 'teu' sounds like 'too' but with a light 't', 'ren' is like 'wren', 'di' is like 'dee', and 'han' is like 'hahn' (as in 'Khan'). Emphasize 'ren' for 'TOO-ren-DEE-hahn'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
트렌디합니다
teurendihamnida
Formal declarative form.
Casual (반말)
트렌디해
teurendihae
Casual declarative form.
More Example Sentences
Describing popular spots in a trendy neighborhood.
요즘 홍대 카페들은 다 트렌디하고 예뻐요.
Cafes in Hongdae these days are all trendy and pretty.
Praising a fashion brand's style.
이 브랜드는 항상 트렌디한 디자인을 선보여요.
This brand always showcases trendy designs.
Recommending music to a friend.
트렌디한 음악을 찾고 있다면 이 플레이리스트를 들어봐.
If you're looking for trendy music, try listening to this playlist.
Cultural Context
In Korea, being 'trendy' (트렌디하다) is highly valued, especially in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. K-pop idols and actors often set trends, and young Koreans are quick to adopt new styles, slang, and popular spots. Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are crucial for discovering what's 'in.' The word '트렌디하다' itself is a Konglish term, blending 'trendy' with the Korean adjective suffix '-하다,' showing how deeply integrated this concept is into modern Korean culture.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
트렌디한 스타일
trendy style
트렌디한 카페
trendy cafe
트렌디하다
to be trendy
Related Expressions
유행하는
yuhaenghaneun
fashionable, in style (more traditional Korean)
힙한
hiphan
hip, cool (Konglish, similar to trendy)
구식인
gusigin
old-fashioned, outdated (antonym)
세련된
seryeondoen
sophisticated, refined (similar, but implies more timeless elegance)
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