How do you say "email" in Korean?

이메일

imeil

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "email" is 이메일 (imeil).

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Pronunciation

Break "imeil" into i-mei and move through it briskly, keeping every vowel short and clipped rather than stretched out.

Writing and usage

이메일 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그는 상사에게 이메일을 보냈다.

geuneun sangsaege imeireul bonaetda.

He sent an email to his boss.

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How to remember 이메일

Turn "imeil" into a tiny two-beat chant and stamp it onto the moment described in 'He sent an email to his boss.'.

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Questions about 이메일

How do you pronounce 이메일?

Break "imeil" into i-mei and move through it briskly, keeping every vowel short and clipped rather than stretched out.

Is 이메일 formal or casual?

이메일 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 이메일 written in Korean?

이메일 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as imeil.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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