Korean Dictionary
How to say "DNA" in Korean
“DNA” in Korean is DNA (pronounced "DNA").
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Usage & Context
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule carrying genetic information. Korean genetic research is advancing rapidly, with applications in medicine and agriculture.
Example Sentence
DNA는 유전 정보를 담고 있다.
DNA carries genetic information.
How to use DNA naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “DNA” is DNA, romanized as DNA.
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 DNA.
Pronunciation Guide
This is pronounced like the English letters D-N-A. '디' (di) sounds like 'dee', '엔' (en) sounds like 'en', and '에이' (ei) sounds like 'ay'.
More Example Sentences
A detective reporting findings in a K-drama.
범죄 현장에서 DNA를 채취했어요.
They collected DNA from the crime scene.
A doctor explaining a diagnosis to a patient.
이 유전병은 DNA 변이 때문에 발생합니다.
This genetic disease occurs due to a DNA mutation.
A biology teacher giving a lecture.
우리 몸의 모든 세포에는 DNA가 들어있어요.
Every cell in our body contains DNA.
Cultural Context
The English acronym 'DNA' is commonly used directly in Korean, even in casual conversation, due to its widespread recognition. It's frequently heard in news, medical contexts, and especially in crime K-dramas where forensic science plays a key role, making it a very familiar term to most Koreans.
Editorial note
We review entries like DNA 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
DNA 검사
DNA test
DNA 분석
DNA analysis
DNA 염기 서열
DNA base sequence
Related Expressions
유전자
yujeonja
gene
염색체
yeomsaekche
chromosome
유전 정보
yujeon jeongbo
genetic information
핵산
haeksan
nucleic acid
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