Korean Dictionary
How to say "Augmented Reality" in Korean
“Augmented Reality” in Korean is 증강현실 (pronounced "jeunghang-hyeonshil").
증강현실
jeunghang-hyeonshil
Usage & Context
Technology that overlays digital content on the real world. Augmented reality is used in Korean apps for shopping and entertainment.
Example Sentence
증강현실 앱을 사용했어요.
I used an augmented reality app.
How to use 증강현실 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Augmented Reality” is 증강현실, romanized as jeunghang-hyeonshil.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 증강 (jeunggang), sounds like 'jung-gahng'. The second part, 현실 (hyeonshil), sounds like 'hyun-shil' where 'hyun' is like in 'Hyundai'. Put it together: 'jung-gahng-hyun-shil'.
More Example Sentences
Showing off a fun photo to a friend.
증강현실 필터로 사진을 찍어봤어요.
I took a photo with an augmented reality filter.
Recommending a useful app to someone.
이 쇼핑 앱은 증강현실 기능을 제공해요.
This shopping app offers augmented reality features.
Reading a science news article.
증강현실 기술이 의료 분야에서도 활용되고 있어요.
Augmented reality technology is also being used in the medical field.
Cultural Context
Augmented Reality (증강현실) is very prevalent in daily Korean life, often without people explicitly realizing it. Popular apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and even local camera apps use AR filters extensively for selfies and videos. AR is also used in navigation apps, retail (virtual try-ons), and even in educational content. The success of games like Pokémon Go also highlighted the potential of AR in Korea. It's often seen as more accessible than full VR.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
증강현실 앱
Augmented reality app
증강현실 기술
Augmented reality technology
증강현실 게임
Augmented reality game
Related Expressions
AR
e-i-al
AR (common abbreviation)
가상현실
gasang-hyeonshil
Virtual Reality
메타버스
metaboseu
Metaverse
혼합현실
honhap-hyeonshil
Mixed Reality
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