라디오
[ɾa̠dio̞]
The English word 'radio' is expressed in Korean as 라디오. Wiktionary also lists 무선 (museon) and 라디오 수신기.
Meaning: receiver (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 라디오 | [ɾa̠dio̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | ||
| 무선 | museon | [musʰʌ̹n] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 라디오 수신기 | |||
| 라지오 | rajio | [ɾa̠d͡ʑio̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | North Korea |
The term is used to refer to a radio receiver. You can use it in various common phrases, such as 라디오 프로그램 for 'radio program', 라디오 방송국 for 'radio station', 라디오를 켜다 to mean 'turn on the radio' and 라디오를 끄다 to mean 'turn off the radio'.
Which one should you use?
While 라디오 refers to the device itself, 무선 means 'wireless' and is often used in technical contexts regarding radio waves or wireless communication. Additionally, 라디오 수신기 is a more technical or formal term specifically for a 'radio receiver'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In North Korea, the term 라지오 is used instead of the standard South Korean 라디오.
Did you know?
- In Korean pop culture, 'radio' is often used in the term 라디오 DJ to refer to a personality who hosts a show, regardless of whether they are a professional journalist.
- In older Korean contexts, the term 무선 was closely associated with military communication and telegraphs before it became a common word for general wireless tech.
- In South Korea, the word 라디오 replaced the older term 라지오, which was a loanword from the Japanese version of 'radio'.
Examples in context
- 네 라디오 좀 빌려 줄래?Can I borrow your radio?This sentence is useful for asking to borrow a 라디오.Tatoeba #8988948 by Eunhee, translation #29758 by CK
- 라디오를 켜세요.Turn on the radio.This sentence is useful for telling someone to turn on the 라디오.Tatoeba #4032532 by intratech, translation #29763 by CK
- 라디오를 켜주세요.Put the radio on, please.This sentence is useful for a polite request to put the 라디오 on.Tatoeba #4032537 by intratech, translation #4139573 by robbieheslop
- 저는 라디오를 들어요.I listen to the radio.
- 나 라디오 좋아해.I like the radio.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dohyun and Minji are in a cafe with a vintage atmosphere.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이 라디오 정말 멋지다.i radio jeongmal meotjida.This radio is really cool.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아, 빈티지한 느낌이 좋아.maja, bintijihan neukkimi joha.Right, I like the vintage feel.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지는 옛날 물건을 좋아해?minjineun yennal mulgeoneul joahae?Minji, do you like old things?
- 민지 Min-ji응, 이런 분위기가 정말 좋아.eung, ireon bunwigiga jeongmal joha.Yes, I really love this kind of atmosphere.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “radio” translations and entries 라디오, 무선, 라지오, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 라디오, 라지오, 무선, 수신기, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
