English–Korean
“scam” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
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Example
어제 사기를 당했어요.eo je sa gi reul tang hae sseo yo
I was scammed yesterday.
How to say “scam” in Korean
“Scam” in Korean is 사기 (sagi).
A dishonest act that tricks someone out of property or legal rights.
Example sentences with 사기
그는 친구에게 사기를 쳤다.keu neun chin gu e ge sa gi reul cheot tta
He scammed his friend.
Tips for using 사기
- In Korean news and conversation, this word often signals a real financial or legal danger rather than a harmless joke or mistake.