Korean Dictionary
How to say "Upload" in Korean
“Upload” in Korean is 업로드 (pronounced "eoprodu").
업로드
eoprodu
Usage & Context
The process of transferring data from a local device to the internet. Uploading photos and videos to social media is a common activity among Korean users.
Example Sentence
사진을 업로드했어요.
I uploaded the photo.
How to use 업로드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Upload” is 업로드, romanized as eoprodu.
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 업로드.
Pronunciation Guide
This word is pronounced 'eop-ro-deu'. '업' sounds like the English 'up'. '로' is like 'row'. '드' is a soft 'duh' sound, similar to 'doo' but with less emphasis on the 'oo'.
More Example Sentences
Sharing new content on a video platform.
유튜브에 새 영상을 업로드했어요.
I uploaded a new video to YouTube.
Waiting for photos to finish uploading.
사진을 업로드하는 데 시간이 좀 걸려요.
It takes some time to upload photos.
Submitting homework online to a professor.
과제 파일을 교수님께 업로드해야 해요.
I need to upload the assignment file to the professor.
Cultural Context
Sharing photos and videos on social media (like Instagram, Facebook, and KakaoStory) and content platforms (such as YouTube and Naver Blog) is extremely popular in Korea. Many K-pop idols and influencers frequently upload new content, and fans eagerly await these updates. Fast internet speeds make uploading large files relatively quick and common, facilitating a highly connected online culture.
Editorial note
We review entries like 업로드 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
사진 업로드
photo upload
영상 업로드
video upload
업로드 중
uploading (in progress)
Related Expressions
업로드하다
eomnodeuhada
to upload (verb form)
올리다
ollida
to upload/post (native Korean verb, often used for social media)
다운로드
daunrodeu
download (antonym)
공유하다
gongyuhada
to share
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