피아노
piano[pʰia̠no̞]
In Korean, the English word 'piano' is translated as 피아노.
피아노 is a noun used to refer to the keyboard musical instrument.
Meaning: a keyboard musical instrument (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is piano.
Did you know?
- In Korea, the word 피아노 is often paired with the verb 치다, which literally means 'to hit' or 'to strike'.
- In Korean music education, the practice of 피아노 학원 (piano academies) is a widespread cultural phenomenon where children attend private after-school studios.
- While the word 피아노 refers to the instrument, a Korean person might say they 'study' 피아노 rather than just 'play' it, especially when referring to formal lessons.
Examples in context
- 톰은 매일 피아노를 연습해.Tom practices piano every day.This sentence shows how to describe practicing the 피아노 daily.Tatoeba #8365262 by Eunhee, translation #6266393 by CK
- 난 사실 피아노를 꽤 잘 쳐.I actually play the piano pretty well.This sentence is useful for expressing proficiency in playing the 피아노.Tatoeba #8365261 by Eunhee, translation #8290714 by CK
- 우리 누나는 날마다 피아노를 친다.My older sister plays the piano every day.This sentence demonstrates the use of the verb for playing the 피아노.Tatoeba #3677082 by ssuss32, translation #3953987 by KoreanBeaver
- 저는 피아노를 배우고 있어요.I am learning the piano.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Jieun are at a music store.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이 피아노 정말 예쁘네요.i piano jeongmal yeppeuneyo.This piano is really beautiful.
- 지은 Ji-eun맞아요. 소리도 아주 좋아요.majayo. sorido aju joayo.You're right. The sound is very good too.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨도 피아노 칠 줄 알아요?jieun ssido piano chil jul arayo?Jieun, do you know how to play the piano?
- 지은 Ji-eun아니요, 전혀 못 쳐요.aniyo, jeonhyeo mot chyeoyo.No, I can't play it at all.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “piano” translations and entries 피아노, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
