Korean Dictionary
How to say "Architect" in Korean
“Architect” in Korean is 건축가 (pronounced "Geonchukga").
건축가
Geonchukga
Usage & Context
Professional who designs buildings and structures. Combines art and engineering.
Example Sentence
유명한 건축가가 이 건물을 설계했어요.
A famous architect designed this building.
How to use 건축가 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Architect” is 건축가, romanized as Geonchukga.
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 건축가.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gon-chook-ga' — 'gon' rhymes with 'gone', 'chook' like 'chook' in 'chook chook' (soft 'ch'), and 'ga' like the 'ga' in 'garden' but shorter.
More Example Sentences
A student sharing a career dream
저는 건축가가 되고 싶어요.
I want to become an architect.
Discussing modern architecture in a design class
안도 다다오는 일본의 유명한 건축가예요.
Tadao Ando is a famous Japanese architect.
Talking about career hurdles over coffee
건축가 자격증을 따는 게 어려워요.
Getting the architect license is difficult.
Cultural Context
건축가 refers to the creative designer of buildings, while '건축사' (geonchuksa) refers specifically to someone with the official licensed practitioner credential required to sign off on building plans in Korea. Korean architectural heritage — from hanok (traditional houses) to the modern work of 승효상 or 조민석 — gives 건축가 a prestigious, artistic connotation. The field is competitive, with famous programs at Hongik University and Seoul National University.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
건축가가 설계했어요.
An architect designed it.
유명한 건축가예요.
He/she is a famous architect.
건축가와 상담했어요.
I consulted with an architect.
Related Expressions
건축사
geonchuksa
licensed architect
설계
seolgye
design / blueprint
건축
geonchuk
architecture
인테리어 디자이너
interio dijaineo
interior designer
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