아이돌 — K-pop idol
Pronunciation hint: ah · ee · dohl. Standard romanization: aidol.
An 아이돌 is a pop performer, often a member of a music group.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
아이돌이 여기 있어요.
The K-pop idol is here.
Finding someone · ah-ee-doh-ree yuh-gee ee-ssuh-yoh
아이돌을 만났어요.
I met the K-pop idol.
Meeting someone · ah-ee-doh-reul mahn-nah-ssuh-yoh
아이돌과 사진을 찍어요.
I take a photo with the K-pop idol.
Taking a photo together · ah-ee-dohl-gwah sah-jee-neul jjee-guh-yoh
아이돌과 이야기해요.
I talk to the K-pop idol.
Talking to someone · ah-ee-dohl-gwah ee-yah-gee-hae-yoh
아이돌이 무대에서 춤춰요.
The idol dances on stage.
Using the word in daily life · ah-ee-doh-ree moo-dae-eh-suh choom-chwuh-yoh
아이돌의 앨범을 샀어요.
I bought the idol’s album.
Using the word in daily life · ah-ee-doh-rui ael-buh-meul sah-ssuh-yoh