Korean Dictionary
How to say "Biology" in Korean
“Biology” in Korean is 생물학 (pronounced "Saengmulhak").
생물학
Saengmulhak
Usage & Context
The study of living organisms. Biology is a major field of study in Korean universities, with strong research programs in molecular and cellular biology.
Example Sentence
생물학은 생명을 연구하는 학문이다.
Biology is the study of life.
How to use 생물학 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Biology” is 생물학, romanized as Saengmulhak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'saeng-mul-hak' — 'saeng' rhymes with 'sang' (slightly more open), 'mul' like 'mool' with a soft 'u', and 'hak' like 'hawk' without the 'w' sound. Literally 'life-thing-study'.
More Example Sentences
Introducing yourself to a classmate
대학에서 생물학을 전공하고 있어요.
I'm majoring in biology at university.
Complaining to a friend after a test
생물학 시험이 어려웠어요.
The biology exam was hard.
A student sharing enthusiasm about a subject
분자 생물학은 흥미로워요.
Molecular biology is fascinating.
Cultural Context
생물학 is a core subject in Korean high schools, typically divided into 생물1 and 생물2 for 수능 (college entrance exam) prep. Korea has produced notable biologists and biotech companies, and 생명과학 (life sciences) — a slightly broader term — is also frequently used in academic and industry settings. The kanji-based structure (生物學) makes this word easy to remember alongside 화학 (chemistry) and 물리학 (physics).
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
생물학을 좋아해요.
I like biology.
생물학 공부가 재미있어요.
Studying biology is fun.
생물학 선생님이세요?
Are you a biology teacher?
Related Expressions
생명과학
saengmyeonggwahak
life sciences
화학
hwahak
chemistry
물리학
mullihak
physics
유전학
yujeonhak
genetics
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