콘서트
konseoteu[kʰo̞nsʰʌ̹tʰɯ]
The English phrase "concert" can be translated into Korean as 콘서트 (konseoteu) or 음악회.
Meaning: a musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 콘서트 | konseoteu | [kʰo̞nsʰʌ̹tʰɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 음악회 | eumakhoe | [ɯma̠kʰwe̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [ɯma̠kʰø̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
Both terms refer to a musical entertainment involving several voices or instruments. 콘서트 is a loanword used primarily for modern music styles like pop or rock.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 음악회 is composed of 음악, meaning music and 회, meaning a meeting or gathering.
Which one should you use?
콘서트 is a modern loanword from English and is most commonly used for pop, rock or modern music concerts.
How do you pronounce it?
konseoteu
Did you know?
- K-pop fans use the English word 'concert' but have developed a unique culture of 'cheering guides' that dictate exactly when to shout specific phrases during a 콘서트.
- In Korea, fans often organize 'concert events' by renting large LED screens across the city to display celebratory messages for an artist before a 콘서트 begins.
- The word 회 in 음악회 shares its Hanja root with words for 'society' or 'association', implying that a concert is a formal social gathering rather than just a performance.
Examples in context
- 그 콘서트는 3시간 정도 걸렸다.The concert lasted about three hours.This sentence is useful for describing the duration of a 콘서트.Tatoeba #11105259 by intertime, translation #699083 by andresevargas
- 다음 콘서트는 10월에 치러질 예정이다.The next concert will take place in October.This sentence is useful for discussing the schedule of a 콘서트.Tatoeba #11107608 by intertime, translation #11103043 by CK
- 나 오늘하는 콘서트 티켓 하나 더 있는데. 같이 갈래?I have an extra ticket for tonight's concert. Would you like to go with me?This sentence is useful for inviting someone to a 콘서트 using a ticket.Tatoeba #13058655 by Uwe, translation #6525862 by CK
- 올해에 유명한 아티스트의 콘서트에 갈 거예요.I will go to a famous artist's concert this year.
- 정말 콘서트에 가고 싶어요!I really want to go to the concert!
- 부산에서 열리는 콘서트를 가보고 싶어요.I want to attend a concert held in Busan.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are talking about their weekend plans.
- 민준 Min-jun이번 주말에 콘서트 가요?ibeon jumare konseoteu gayo?Are you going to a concert this weekend?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 제가 좋아하는 가수가 와요.ne, jega joahaneun gasuga wayo.Yes, a singer I like is coming.
- 민준 Min-jun와, 어떤 콘서트예요?wa, eotteon konseoteuyeyo?Wow, what kind of concert is it?
- 서연 Seo-yeon피아노 연주 콘서트예요.piano yeonju konseoteuyeyo.It is a piano recital concert.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “concert” translations and entries 콘서트, 음악회, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
