Korean Dictionary
How to say "YouTube" in Korean
“YouTube” in Korean is 유튜브 (pronounced "yutyubeu").
유튜브
yutyubeu
Usage & Context
A video sharing platform. YouTube is extremely popular in Korea with many Korean content creators and viewers.
Example Sentence
유튜브에서 영상을 봤어요.
I watched a video on YouTube.
How to use 유튜브 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “YouTube” is 유튜브, romanized as yutyubeu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 유튜브.
Pronunciation Guide
'유튜브' (yutyubeu) is pronounced 'YOO-tyoo-boo.' 'Yu' sounds like 'yoo' (as in 'you'). 'Tyu' sounds similar to 'chew' but with a 't' sound. 'Beu' is a soft 'boo' sound, almost like 'buh.' The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Leisure activity for boredom.
심심할 때 유튜브 보면서 시간 보내요.
When I'm bored, I spend time watching YouTube.
Using YouTube for learning/tutorials.
요즘 유튜브에서 요리 레시피 많이 찾아봐요.
These days, I often look up cooking recipes on YouTube.
Recommending a specific YouTuber's content.
그 유튜버 영상 진짜 재미있으니까 한번 봐봐.
That YouTuber's videos are really fun, so you should watch them.
Cultural Context
YouTube is immensely popular in Korea, serving as a primary source for entertainment, news, education, and music. '유튜버' (Youtuber) is a common term for content creators, and many have achieved celebrity status. From K-pop music videos to mukbangs (eating shows) and vlogs, YouTube culture is deeply integrated into daily Korean life, influencing trends and language.
Editorial note
We review entries like 유튜브 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
유튜브 보다
To watch YouTube
유튜브 채널
YouTube channel
유튜브 구독자
YouTube subscriber
Related Expressions
영상
yeongsan
Video
채널
chaeneol
Channel
구독
gudok
Subscription
스트리밍
seuteuriming
Streaming
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