Korean Dictionary
How to say "Verse" in Korean
“Verse” in Korean is 절 (pronounced "Jeol").
절
Jeol
Usage & Context
A section of a song that tells the story or provides the main narrative. Each verse typically has different lyrics.
Example Sentence
첫 번째 절이 좋아요.
I like the first verse.
How to use 절 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Verse” is 절, romanized as Jeol.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'jeol' — single syllable. 'jeo' like 'juh' and ending with a light 'l'. Rhymes roughly with 'jull'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
벌스
beolseu
English loanword commonly used in hip-hop/rap contexts
More Example Sentences
discussing a ballad
2절 가사가 더 좋아요.
I like the lyrics of the second verse better.
at karaoke running out of time
1절만 부르고 끝낼게요.
I'll just sing the first verse and stop.
hip-hop discussion
이 래퍼의 벌스가 최고예요.
This rapper's verse is the best.
Cultural Context
절 is the traditional Korean term for verse, used to mark sections of songs (1절, 2절). In Korean hip-hop culture, '벌스' (the English loanword) is more common for rap verses. Koreans commonly say '2절' to mean 'second round/repeat' even outside music — a boss might say '2절 하지 마' (don't repeat yourself).
Editorial note
We review entries like 절 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
1절부터 불러요.
Sing from the first verse.
2절 가사를 몰라요.
I don't know the second verse lyrics.
이 벌스 최고야.
This verse is the best.
Related Expressions
벌스
beolseu
verse (loanword, rap)
후렴
huryeom
chorus
1절
iljeol
first verse
2절
ijeol
second verse
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