Korean Conversation · Level 300
15 words
Korean word
구독
Pronunciation
Romanizationkudok
Meaning
- nounsubscription
Example
유튜브에서 구독 버튼을 눌렀어요.yu tyu beu e seo ku dok peo teu neul nul leo sseo yo
I pressed the Subscribe button on YouTube.
More examples
뉴스레터 구독을 신청했어요.nyu seu re teo ku do geul sin cheong hae sseo yo
I signed up for the newsletter.
Core concept
The act or state of registering for regular updates from a creator or channel.
Common phrases
구독 버튼ku dok peo teun
subscribe button
구독 취소ku dok chwi so
subscription cancellation
구독 신청ku dok sin cheong
subscription signup
구독자 수ku dok jja su
subscriber count
Similar words
팔로우pallou: A social-media connection that brings regular posts and updates from another account.
구독자kudokjja: A person registered to keep receiving new content from a creator, channel, or service.
정기구독cheonggigudok: An advance arrangement to receive new content or issues at regular times.
Definition in Korean
어떤 제작자나 채널의 새 글·영상·정보를 정기적으로 받아보기 위해 등록하는 상태나 행위eo tteon che jak jja na chae neo rui sae keul yeong sang cheong bo reul cheong gi jeo geu ro pa da bo gi wi hae teung no ka neun sang tae na haeng wi
Word origin
The word comes from Sino-Korean elements linked to purchasing and reading, and its meaning broadened from publications to modern digital content.
Usage tips
- Korean uses this word for online channels as well as paid services, so the context determines whether money is involved.
Related words
- 구독자kudokjjasubscribernoun
- 구독료kudongnyosubscription feenoun
- 구독권kudokkkwonsubscription rightsnoun