Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wearable Device" in Korean
“Wearable Device” in Korean is 웨어러블기기 (pronounced "weereobul-gigi").
웨어러블기기
weereobul-gigi
Usage & Context
Technology worn on the body for health and fitness tracking. Wearable devices are popular in Korea for health monitoring.
Example Sentence
웨어러블기기로 운동을 추적해요.
I track my exercise with a wearable device.
How to use 웨어러블기기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wearable Device” is 웨어러블기기, romanized as weereobul-gigi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce it as "Wee-uh-ruh-bul gee-gee." "Wee" rhymes with "weep" (without the 'p'). "Uh" is like the 'a' in "sofa." "Ruh" is a light 'r' sound followed by 'uh'. "Bul" sounds like "bull." "Gee" is like "geese" (without the 's'). The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing health trends and technology adoption.
요즘 웨어러블기기로 건강 관리하는 사람들이 많아요.
Many people these days manage their health with wearable devices.
Expressing interest in new tech products.
새로운 웨어러블기기가 출시될 때마다 관심이 가요.
I get interested whenever a new wearable device is released.
Talking about market trends and industry growth.
웨어러블기기 시장이 점점 커지고 있어요.
The wearable device market is growing bigger and bigger.
Cultural Context
Wearable devices, especially smartwatches and fitness trackers, are very common in Korea. With a strong emphasis on health and wellness, many Koreans use them to monitor steps, heart rate, sleep patterns, and even stress levels. It's common to see people checking their devices during commutes or at cafes, often integrated with popular health apps and payment systems.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
웨어러블기기 착용하다
To wear a wearable device
웨어러블기기로 건강을 관리하다
To manage health with a wearable device
웨어러블기기 시장
Wearable device market
Related Expressions
스마트워치
seumateu-wochi
Smartwatch (a type of wearable device)
피트니스 트래커
piteuniseu teuraekeo
Fitness tracker (another type of wearable device)
스마트 밴드
seumateu baendeu
Smart band (similar to a fitness tracker)
전자기기
jeonjagigi
Electronic device (broader category)
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