English–Korean
“dialect” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsaturi
Example
그 사람은 사투리를 많이 쓴다.keu sa ra meun sa tu ri reul ma ni sseun da
That person often speaks in a dialect.
How to say “dialect” in Korean
“Dialect” in Korean is 사투리 (saturi).
A regional way of speaking that combines local pronunciation with words and expressions linked to a particular area.
Example sentences with 사투리
사투리로 말하면 더 친근하게 들린다.sa tu ri ro mal ha myeon teo chin geun ha ge teul lin da
Speaking in a dialect sounds friendlier.
Tips for using 사투리
- English speakers often separate accent from dialect, but this word can cover both regional pronunciation and local vocabulary, so listening for sound as well as words is important.