Korean word

네티즌

Pronunciation

Romanizationnetijeun

Meaning

nouninternet user

Example

네티즌은 기사에 대해 활발히 토론했다.ne ti jeu neun ki sa e tae hae hwal bal hi to ron haet tta

Internet users actively debated the article.

More examples

기사에 네티즌 반응이 뜨거웠다.ki sa e ne ti jeun pa neung i tteu geo wot tta

The response from internet users to the article was strong.

Core concept

A person who uses the internet and takes part in online spaces.

Common phrases

네티즌 반응ne ti jeun pa neung
internet user response
네티즌 댓글ne ti jeun taet kkeul
internet user comments

Similar words

인터넷 사용자inteonet sayongja: A person who accesses the internet to use websites, apps, or other services.
온라인 사용자ollain sayongja: A person who uses online services and participates in digital communities.

Definition in Korean

인터넷을 이용하거나 온라인 공간에서 활동하는 사람.in teo ne seul i yong ha geo na ol la in kong ga ne seo hwal dong ha neun sa ram

Word origin

Korean 네티즌 (netijeun, "internet user") is borrowed from English netizen, a blend of network or internet and citizen.

Usage tips

The word focuses on a person's connection to online spaces, so it does not imply a particular job, skill, or level of internet activity.

Opposites

오프라인 사용자opeurain sayongjaoffline usernoun