Korean Dictionary
How to say "Vendor" in Korean
“Vendor” in Korean is 판매자 (pronounced "panmaejaer").
판매자
panmaejaer
Usage & Context
A person or company that sells goods or services. Vendors in Korea must meet quality standards and regulations. They are evaluated based on performance and reliability.
Example Sentence
여러 판매자와 협력하고 있습니다.
We work with multiple vendors.
How to use 판매자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Vendor” is 판매자, romanized as panmaejaer.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 판매자.
Pronunciation Guide
"판매자" (panmaeja) is pronounced "Pan-mae-ja." "Pan" rhymes with "fan," "mae" sounds like "may," and "ja" sounds like "ja" in "jargon." The stress is typically on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Referring to an e-commerce transaction or delivery status.
온라인 판매자가 상품을 발송했습니다.
The online vendor shipped the product.
Describing a marketplace or fair with multiple sellers.
이 시장에는 다양한 판매자들이 있어요.
There are various vendors in this market.
Explaining how a customer service problem was handled.
판매자와 직접 연락해서 문제를 해결했어요.
I contacted the vendor directly and resolved the issue.
Cultural Context
"판매자" refers to a seller, often in a retail or e-commerce context. In Korea's highly competitive online shopping landscape, a "판매자"'s reputation is crucial. Platforms like Coupang and Naver Shopping prominently display seller ratings and customer reviews, which significantly influence consumer trust and purchasing decisions. For independent or small-scale sellers, building a positive rapport and reliable service is essential for success.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 판매자 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
온라인 판매자
Online vendor/seller
개인 판매자
Individual seller
판매자 정보
Vendor information
Related Expressions
상인
sangin
Merchant, trader
판매원
panmaewon
Salesperson
유통업체
yutong-eopchae
Distributor, retailer
판매처
panmaecheo
Point of sale, sales outlet
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