타이핑
taiping
The English phrase "typing" is translated into Korean as 타이핑 (taiping).
타이핑 is a borrowed word from English that refers to the act of typing.
Meaning: the act of typing (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 타이핑 refers to the act itself, you might encounter other terms depending on the context: 키입력 is a formal term used to describe the action of typing on a keyboard and the verb 치다 is used colloquially to indicate typing on a keyboard.
How do you pronounce it?
taiping
Did you know?
- Korean users often use 'cheonjiin' keyboards on smartphones, which use only three main buttons to 'type' all vowels and consonants through different combinations of dots and lines.
- In Korean internet slang, typing very quickly or aggressively is sometimes described as 'keyboard fighting' using the term 키보드 배틀. This refers specifically to intense online arguments.
- Because Korean characters are blocks of sounds, 'typing' a single character involves a sequence of keystrokes that are visually combined on the screen in real time.
Examples in context
- 회의록을 타이핑해야 해요.I have to type the minutes of the meeting.
- 타이핑 속도가 정말 빨라요.ta-i-ping sok-do-ga jeong-mal ppal-la-yo.The typing speed is really fast.
- 타이핑 소리가 너무 시끄러워요.ta-i-ping so-ri-ga neo-mu si-kkeu-reo-wo-yo.The typing sound is too loud.
- 타이핑 연습을 매일 하고 있어요.ta-i-ping yeon-seup-eul mae-il ha-go iss-eo-yo.I am practicing typing every day.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hoon are working together in an office.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 타이핑 다 했어요?Ji-hun ssi, taiping da haesseoyo?Ji-hoon, are you finished typing?
- 지훈 Ji-hun아니요, 조금 더 걸릴 것 같아요.aniyo, jogeum deo geollil geot gatayo.No, I think it will take a little longer.
- 지은 Ji-eun제가 도와줄까요?jega dowajulkkayo?Shall I help you?
- 지훈 Ji-hun감사합니다, 지은 씨.gamsahapnida, Ji-eun ssi.Thank you, Ji-eun.
