랩
raep[ɾɛp̚]
To speak lyrics in the style of rap music in Korean is 랩 (raep).
Meaning: to speak lyrics in the style of rap music (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
raep
Did you know?
- The word 랩 is a homonym in Korean that can mean 'rap' music, 'wrap' as in plastic film, or 'lab' as in a laboratory.
- Modern Korean variety shows often use 'rap' as a comedic device, where guests 랩 their answers to create a funny or high-energy atmosphere.
- While 랩 is a loanword, Korean artists often employ 'K-rap' techniques that blend traditional Korean rhythmic speech patterns with modern hip hop.
Examples in context
- 랩 좋아해?Do you like rap?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes 랩.Tatoeba #5383162 by rainbow4us, translation #2310 by CK
- 랩 퍼포먼스Rap performance
- 힙합 가수Hip-hop artist
- 랩 스킬Rap skills
- 유려한 플로우Smooth flow
- 실력 있는 래퍼Skilled rapper
- 감정을 담아 랩 하다To rap with emotions
- 자유 스타일의 래퍼Freestyle rapper
- 그는 노래보다 랩을 더 잘해요.geuneun noraeboda raebeul deo jalhaeyo.He raps better than he sings.
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Example conversation
Subin and Jihun are talking about a music performance.
- 수빈 Su-bin지훈아, 이 노래 랩 부분이 좋아.Jihuna, i norae rap bubuni joa.Jihun, I like the rap part of this song.
- 지훈 Ji-hun맞아, 랩 리듬이 아주 멋져.maja, rap rideumi aju meotjyeo.True, the rap rhythm is very cool.
- 수빈 Su-bin너도 나중에 랩 해볼래?neodo najunge rap haebollae?Do you want to try rapping later?
- 지훈 Ji-hun아니, 나는 랩 못해.ani, naneun rap mothae.No, I can't rap.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 랩, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 랩, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
