Korean Dictionary
How to say "Nobel Prize" in Korean
“Nobel Prize” in Korean is 노벨상 (pronounced "Nobelsang").
노벨상
Nobelsang
Usage & Context
The most prestigious international award for scientific achievement. Korean scientists have won Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and Physics.
Example Sentence
노벨상은 과학의 최고 영예이다.
The Nobel Prize is the highest honor in science.
How to use 노벨상 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Nobel Prize” is 노벨상, romanized as Nobelsang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
노 (no) sounds like 'no' as in 'no, thank you'. 벨 (bel) sounds like 'bell' as in 'doorbell'. 상 (sang) sounds like 'sang' in 'sang a song'. The stress is fairly even, NO-bel-SANG.
More Example Sentences
Recalling a historical event.
김대중 전 대통령은 노벨 평화상을 수상했습니다.
Former President Kim Dae-jung received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Sharing exciting news about a national achievement.
한국인 과학자가 노벨상 후보에 올랐다는 소식이에요.
It's news that a Korean scientist has been nominated for the Nobel Prize.
Expressing a national aspiration for scientific excellence.
언젠가 한국에서도 과학 분야 노벨상 수상자가 많이 나오길 바랍니다.
I hope that someday many Nobel laureates in science will emerge from Korea.
Cultural Context
The '노벨상' (Nobel Prize) holds immense prestige in Korea. While former President Kim Dae-jung won the Nobel Peace Prize, there's a strong national desire and ongoing effort to produce Korean laureates in the science categories. This ambition is reflected in significant government investment in R&D and a competitive academic environment, often discussed in media and educational circles as a benchmark for national scientific prowess.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
노벨상 수상
Winning the Nobel Prize
노벨상 후보
Nobel Prize nominee
노벨상 위원회
Nobel Prize Committee
Related Expressions
수상자
susangja
Laureate, award winner
평화상
pyeonghwasang
Peace Prize
과학상
gwahaksang
Science Prize (general term, not specific to Nobel)
영예
yeongye
Honor, glory
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