Korean

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Etymology

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From 인스타 (inseuta, Insta), swapping 스타 (seuta, Korean pronunciation of English star) with (byeol, star).

Pronunciation

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Romanizations
Revised Romanization?inbyeol
Revised Romanization (translit.)?inbyeol
McCune–Reischauer?inbyŏl
Yale Romanization?inpyel

Proper noun

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인별 (Inbyeol)

  1. (Internet slang) Instagram

Usage notes

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  • Sometimes used in commercial material (cartoons, novels, etc.) instead of the official name to circumvent South Korean laws regarding product placement advertising.