에피소드
episodeu[e̞pʰisʰo̞dɯ]
The English phrase 'episode' can be translated into Korean as 에피소드 (episodeu) or 회.
Meaning: instalment of a drama told in parts (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 에피소드 | episodeu | [e̞pʰisʰo̞dɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 회 | hoe | [ɸwe̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [hø̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The word refers to an instalment of a drama told in parts. To specify a particular episode number, you place the number before the counter 회, such as 1회.
Which one should you use?
The loanword 에피소드 is used to refer to a specific anecdote or a short story within a larger context, whereas 회 is the standard counter for numbered installments of a series.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 회 acts as a counter for episodes or installments in a series and is typically used with numbers.
How do you pronounce it?
episodeu
Did you know?
- While 회 counts episodes, the same syllable is used for 'raw fish' and 'meeting' in Korean. These are distinct words that happen to be written with different Chinese characters.
- In Korean variety shows, a 'special' episode that doesn't advance the plot is sometimes called a 번외 episode, meaning 'outside the main line'.
- While 에피소드 refers to an anecdote, the counter 회 is also used to count the number of times an action is performed, such as 'three times' or 'five times'.
Examples in context
- 마지막 회Final episode, final installmentThis sentence is useful for learning how to say the final episode or final installment using 회.
- 그 드라마의 첫 화는 정말로 인기가 많았어요.The first episode of that drama was really popular.
- 어제 그 미드의 마지막 편을 봤는데, 결말이 너무 감동적이었어.I watched the final episode of that TV series yesterday, and the ending was so touching.
- 다음 에피소드가 너무 기다려져요.daeum episodeuga neomu gidaryeojyeoyo.I am looking forward to the next episode so much.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a drama they are watching.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 어제 그 에피소드 봤어요?Hyeonu ssi, eoje geu episodeu bwasseoyo?Hyeonu, did you watch that episode yesterday?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 지은 씨. 정말 감동적이었어요.Ne, Jieun ssi. jeongmal gamdongjeogieosseoyo.Yes, Jieun. It was really touching.
- 지은 Ji-eun저도요. 주인공이 너무 불쌍해요.Jeodo. juin-gong-i neomu bulssanghaeyo.Me too. I feel so bad for the main character.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맞아요. 다음 에피소드가 궁금해요.Majayo. daeum episodeuga gung-geumhaeyo.Exactly. I'm curious about the next episode.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “episode” translations and entries 에피소드, 회, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 에피소드, 회, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
