팟캐스트
patkaeseuteu[pʰa̠t̚kʰɛsʰɯtʰɯ]
The English phrase "podcast" is translated into Korean as 팟캐스트 (patkaeseuteu).
팟캐스트 is a noun used to refer to a type of audio program.
Meaning: type of audio program (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is patkaeseuteu.
Did you know?
- In the early 2010s, the rise of 팟캐스트 in Korea was closely tied to political activism, making the word a symbol of alternative media and free speech.
- In Korea, the word 팟캐스트 is often shortened to 팟 in compound words, such as 정치팟 for a 'politics pod'.
- Many popular Korean 팟캐스트 programs evolved from 라디오 (radio) formats, leading to a unique cultural overlap where listeners call the host a 'DJ' even if it is a digital podcast.
Examples in context
- 이 팟캐스트 정말 재미있어요.i patkaeseu jeongmal jaemiisseoyo.This podcast is really fun.
- 매일 아침 팟캐스트를 들어요.maeil achim patkaeseureul deureoyo.I listen to a podcast every morning.
- 추천할 만한 팟캐스트가 있나요?chucheonhal manhan patkaeseuga innayo?Is there a podcast worth recommending?
Example conversation
Minji and Jihun are talking about their hobbies.
- 민지 Min-ji지훈 씨는 취미가 뭐예요?Ji-hun ssi-neun chwi-mi-ga mwo-ye-yo?Jihun, what is your hobby?
- 지훈 Ji-hun저는 팟캐스트 듣는 것을 좋아해요.jeo-neun pat-kae-seu-teu deut-neun geot-eul jo-a-hae-yo.I like listening to podcasts.
- 민지 Min-ji어떤 팟캐스트를 주로 들으세요?eo-tteon pat-kae-seu-teu-reul ju-ro deu-reu-se-yo?What kind of podcasts do you usually listen to?
- 지훈 Ji-hun주로 경제 관련 프로그램을 들어요.ju-ro gyeong-je gwan-ryeon peu-ro-geu-raem-eul deu-reo-yo.I mainly listen to programs related to economics.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “podcast” translations and entries 팟캐스트, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
