Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 댓글 | daetgeul | [tɛt̚k͈ɯɭ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [tɛk͈ɯɭ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
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| 논평 | nonpyeong | [no̞npʰjʌ̹ŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 코멘트 | komenteu | [kʰo̞me̞ntʰɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 론평 | ronpyeong | North Korea |
Depending on the context, different words are used for a spoken remark or written response. In a digital context, such as on social media, blogs or news articles, 댓글 is the standard term. For a short review or a brief 'one-liner comment', you can use 한줄평. In much more formal or professional environments, the word 의견 is often used to mean 'comment'.
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on the setting and the nature of the remark. 댓글 specifically refers to an Internet comment. In contrast, 논평 refers to a formal commentary, critique or an official statement, such as those found in journalism or politics. 코멘트 is a phonetic loanword from the English word 'comment' and is used for brief remarks or feedback in casual or professional speech. Additionally, 댓 is a shortened form of 댓글.
Is it said differently in some regions?
론평 is the North Korean spelling and pronunciation for 'commentary'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'to leave a comment' in a digital setting, the standard verb phrase is 댓글을 남기다.
How do you pronounce it?
daetgeul
Did you know?
- In Korean internet culture, there is a term called 악플, which combines 'evil' and the shortened form of 댓글. It specifically refers to malicious or hateful comments.
- Conversely, 선플 refers to 'good' or 'kind' comments. This is a deliberate linguistic counterpart created to encourage positive online environments.
- The word 댓글 is built from 대, meaning 'opposite' or 'facing', and 글, meaning 'writing'. It literally describes a piece of writing that faces or answers another.
Examples in context
- 아래에 댓글을 남겨 주세요.Please leave a comment below.This sentence is useful for practicing how to ask someone to leave a comment using 댓글.Tatoeba #13137726 by atitarev, translation #13137720 by atitarev
- 댓글을 남겨주세요.Please leave a comment.This sentence is also useful for practicing the phrase 'leave a comment' with 댓글.
- 어제 올린 글에 댓글을 남겼어요.I left a comment on the post yesterday.
- 회의에 의견을 제시해주세요.Please provide your comments/opinions during the meeting.
- 영화에 대한 한줄평을 남겨주세요.Please leave a one-liner comment about the movie.
- 내 사진에 댓글이 하나 달렸어.nae sa-jin-e daet-geul-i ha-na dal-ryeot-eo.A comment was posted on my photo.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a social media post on a phone.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준아, 이 게시물에 댓글이 정말 많다!Min-jun-a, i ge-si-mul-e daet-geul-i jeong-mal man-ta!Min-jun, there are so many comments on this post!
- 민준 Min-jun응, 인기가 진짜 많은 것 같아.Eung, in-gi-ga jin-jja man-eun geot gat-a.Yeah, it seems to be really popular.
- 지은 Ji-eun나도 댓글을 하나 달아볼까?Na-do daet-geul-eul ha-na dal-a-bol-kka?Should I leave a comment too?
- 민준 Min-jun좋은 생각이야, 지은아.Jo-eun saeng-gak-i-ya, Ji-eun-a.That's a good idea, Jieun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “comment” translations and entries 댓글, 논평, 코멘트, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 논평, 댓글, 코멘트, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
