How do you say "musician" in Korean?

음악가

eumakga

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "musician" is 음악가 (eumakga).

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Pronunciation

Break “eumakga” into 3 beats: eu-ma-kga, keeping each chunk crisp so it doesn't blur together.

Writing and usage

음악가 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

음악가는 아름다운 곡을 연주했다.

eumakganeun areumdaun gogeul yeonjuhaetda.

The musician played a lovely tune.

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How to remember 음악가

Think of “eumakga” as a name someone gave to fingers dancing over piano keys — once you've met that character, the word won't leave.

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Questions about 음악가

How do you pronounce 음악가?

Break “eumakga” into 3 beats: eu-ma-kga, keeping each chunk crisp so it doesn't blur together.

Is 음악가 formal or casual?

음악가 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 음악가 written in Korean?

음악가 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as eumakga.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Musician" in other languages

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