Korean Dictionary
How to say "CRISPR" in Korean
“CRISPR” in Korean is CRISPR (pronounced "CRISPR").
CRISPR
CRISPR
Usage & Context
A gene-editing technology. Korean researchers use CRISPR for genetic research and potential therapeutic applications.
Example Sentence
CRISPR는 유전자 편집 기술이다.
CRISPR is a gene-editing technology.
How to use CRISPR naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “CRISPR” is CRISPR, romanized as CRISPR.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around CRISPR.
Pronunciation Guide
The term 'CRISPR' is pronounced similarly to its English counterpart, 'KRIS-per.' In Korean, the 'R' at the end is often softened or almost silent, making it closer to 'KRI-seu-peo' when spoken naturally.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a common alternative term for CRISPR.
CRISPR는 유전자 가위 기술로 불리기도 합니다.
CRISPR is also called gene-editing scissors technology.
Reporting on recent scientific findings.
최신 CRISPR 연구 결과가 학술지에 발표되었어요.
The latest CRISPR research results were published in an academic journal.
Discussing the potential impact of a technology.
CRISPR 기술은 질병 치료에 혁명적인 변화를 가져올 수 있습니다.
CRISPR technology can bring revolutionary changes to disease treatment.
Cultural Context
CRISPR is a hot topic in Korean scientific circles and media, often referred to as '유전자 가위' (yujeonja gawi), meaning 'gene scissors.' Korean researchers are at the forefront of CRISPR technology development and application, particularly in areas like disease modeling and potential therapeutic uses. Public awareness is growing, often fueled by news of scientific breakthroughs and ethical discussions.
Editorial note
We review entries like CRISPR for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
CRISPR 기술
CRISPR technology
CRISPR 연구
CRISPR research
CRISPR 유전자 편집
CRISPR gene editing
Related Expressions
유전자 가위
Yujeonja gawi
Gene scissors (common Korean term for CRISPR)
유전자 편집
Yujeonja pyeonjip
Gene editing
유전공학
Yujeonggonghak
Genetic engineering
DNA
DNA
DNA
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