스포티파이
seupotipai
The English phrase "Spotify" is translated into Korean as 스포티파이 (seupotipai).
스포티파이 is used to refer to the digital music streaming service. You may also see the more descriptive phrase 스포티파이 음악 스트리밍 서비스, which means "Spotify music streaming service".
How do you pronounce it?
seupotipai
Did you know?
- While 스포티파이 is the official name, many Koreans use the abbreviation 스포 in casual text. However, this can be confusing because 스포 is also the common shorthand for 'spoiler' when talking about movies and dramas.
- Digital music services in Korea are often categorized under the broader term 음원 플랫폼, meaning 'sound source platform', which describes the infrastructure of 스포티파이.
- The Korean alphabet lacks a native 'f' sound, which is why 스포티파이 uses the 'p' sound ㅍ to approximate the English pronunciation.
Examples in context
- 귀하께서는 스포티파이를 사용해 보셨나요?Have you tried using Spotify?
- 스포티파이 노래 정말 좋다.seupotipai norae jeongmal jota.The songs on Spotify are really good.
- 스포티파이 계정 있어?seupotipai gyejeong isseo?Do you have a Spotify account?
- 나는 스포티파이로 음악을 들어.naneun seupotipairo eumageul deureo.I listen to music using Spotify.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are discussing music recommendations at a cafe.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은아, 요즘 무슨 노래 들어?jieuna, yojeum museun norae deureo?Jieun, what songs are you listening to lately?
- 지은 Ji-eun스포티파이 플레이리스트 듣고 있어.seupotipai peulleiliseuteu deutgo isseo.I'm listening to a Spotify playlist.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그 플레이리스트 공유해 줄 수 있어?geu peulleiliseuteu gongyuhae jul su isseo?Can you share that playlist with me?
- 지은 Ji-eun응, 지금 바로 보내줄게.eung, jigeum baro bonaejulge.Sure, I'll send it to you right now.
