Korean Dictionary
How to say "WiFi" in Korean
“WiFi” in Korean is 와이파이 (pronounced "Waipai").
와이파이
Waipai
Usage & Context
Korea has some of the world's fastest internet. Free WiFi is available almost everywhere — subway stations, cafes, airports, and hotels. Public WiFi networks are labeled 'Public WiFi Secure'. Many tourists also rent a pocket WiFi device or purchase a Korean SIM card at the airport.
Example Sentence
여기 와이파이 되나요? 비밀번호가 뭐예요?
Is WiFi available here? What's the password?
How to use 와이파이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “WiFi” is 와이파이, romanized as Waipai.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
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 와이파이.
Pronunciation Guide
와 (wa) sounds like 'wah' as in 'wah-wah pedal'. 이 (i) is like 'ee' in 'see'. 파 (pa) sounds like 'pah' as in 'papa'. 이 (i) again like 'ee'. The pronunciation is very similar to the English 'Wi-Fi'.
More Example Sentences
Politely asking for internet access details in a public place.
카페에 와이파이 비밀번호 좀 알려주세요.
Please tell me the WiFi password at the cafe.
Praising Korea's excellent internet infrastructure.
한국은 와이파이가 어디서든 잘 터져서 좋아요.
It's good that WiFi works well everywhere in Korea.
Suggesting a practical tip for staying connected while traveling.
여행 갈 때 포켓 와이파이 대여하는 게 편해요.
It's convenient to rent a pocket WiFi when traveling.
Cultural Context
Korea is renowned for its hyper-connected society and blazing-fast internet speeds. Free public WiFi is ubiquitous, available in subway stations, cafes, public parks, and even on buses, making staying connected incredibly easy for both residents and tourists. Many visitors also opt for renting a portable '포켓 와이파이' (poket waipai, pocket WiFi) device or purchasing a local SIM card for guaranteed connectivity on the go.
Editorial note
We review entries like 와이파이 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
와이파이 되나요?
Is WiFi available?
와이파이 비밀번호
WiFi password
무료 와이파이
Free WiFi
Related Expressions
인터넷
inteonet
Internet
데이터
deiteo
Data (mobile data)
비밀번호
bimilbeonho
Password
연결하다
yeongyeolhada
To connect
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