Korean Dictionary
How to say "Vote" in Korean
“Vote” in Korean is 투표 (pronounced "Tuhyo").
투표
Tuhyo
Usage & Context
The act of casting a ballot to choose a candidate or decide on a policy. Voting is a fundamental right and responsibility of Korean citizens.
Example Sentence
투표는 국민의 권리입니다.
Voting is a right of citizens.
How to use 투표 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Vote” is 투표, romanized as Tuhyo.
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'tu-pyo'. Two syllables: 'tu' (aspirated 'too'), 'pyo' (a quick 'py' glide into 'o'). The ㅍ is clearly aspirated.
More Example Sentences
young voter
첫 투표를 했어요.
I voted for the first time.
election news
사전 투표가 오늘부터 시작돼요.
Early voting starts today.
civic encouragement
투표 안 하면 권리 포기예요.
Not voting means giving up your rights.
Cultural Context
투표 specifically refers to casting a vote — the act itself. 투표하다 (to vote) pairs with 에 (on/for): '김후보에게 투표했어요' (I voted for candidate Kim). The stamp-like mark Koreans put on ballots is a red '人' (person) inside a circle — a unique visual identity of Korean voting. Voters show '투표 인증' photos on social media with tiny stamps on their hands.
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Common Phrases
투표했어요?
Did you vote?
꼭 투표하세요.
Please be sure to vote.
투표소가 어디예요?
Where is the polling station?
Related Expressions
선거
seongeo
election
투표소
tupyoso
polling station
기권
gigwon
abstention
유권자
yugwonja
eligible voter
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