Korean Dictionary
How to say "Vitamin" in Korean
“Vitamin” in Korean is 비타민 (pronounced "bitamin").
비타민
bitamin
Usage & Context
비타민 supplements are enormously popular in Korea with many Koreans taking daily multivitamins as part of their health routine. Korean pharmacies and convenience stores stock a wide variety of 비타민 products. Vitamin C and B-complex 비타민 are especially popular among office workers for energy and immunity.
Example Sentence
매일 아침 비타민을 챙겨 먹어요.
I make sure to take my vitamins every morning.
How to use 비타민 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Vitamin” is 비타민, romanized as bitamin.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
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 비타민.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'bi-ta-min' — loanword. 'bi' like 'bee', 'ta' like 'tah', 'min' like 'meen'. Note: the Korean pronunciation uses 'bi' not 'vai'.
More Example Sentences
health routine
비타민 C를 꾸준히 먹고 있어요.
I've been taking vitamin C regularly.
Parents' Day gift
부모님께 비타민을 선물했어요.
I gifted vitamins to my parents.
picking supplements
종합 비타민이 편해요.
A multivitamin is convenient.
Cultural Context
비타민 supplements are a massive market in Korea — '약국' (pharmacies) and '올리브영' (Olive Young) stock huge varieties. Gifting 비타민 to elders is a popular practice, especially during 명절 (holidays). Korean brands like 센트룸 (Centrum-imported) and '고려은단' have strong followings. Vitamin drinks like '비타500' are also cultural staples.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
비타민 드세요.
Take your vitamins.
비타민이 부족해요.
I'm low on vitamins.
비타민 사러 약국 가요.
I'm going to the pharmacy to buy vitamins.
Related Expressions
종합 비타민
jonghap bitamin
multivitamin
영양제
yeongyangje
nutritional supplement
비타500
bitaobaek
Vita500 (popular vitamin drink)
건강기능식품
geongang ginung sikpum
health functional food
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