Korean Dictionary
How to say "Causation" in Korean
“Causation” in Korean is 인과관계 (pronounced "Ingwa Gwangye").
인과관계
Ingwa Gwangye
Usage & Context
A cause-and-effect relationship. Establishing causation is a key goal in Korean scientific research.
Example Sentence
상관관계가 인과관계를 의미하지는 않는다.
Correlation does not imply causation.
How to use 인과관계 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Causation” is 인과관계, romanized as Ingwa Gwangye.
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 인과관계.
Pronunciation Guide
'In' is like the English word 'in'. 'gwa' sounds like 'gwa' in 'Gwangju'. 'Gwang' is also like 'gwang' in 'Gwangju'. 'gye' is like 'gay' but with a softer 'y' sound at the beginning.
More Example Sentences
During a police investigation or legal discussion.
이 사건의 인과관계를 명확히 밝혀야 합니다.
We must clearly reveal the causation of this incident.
A common cautionary statement in research or critical thinking.
상관관계가 인과관계를 의미하는 것은 아니라는 점을 기억하세요.
Remember that correlation does not imply causation.
Describing one's medical or psychological research.
스트레스와 질병 사이의 인과관계를 연구하고 있어요.
I'm researching the causal relationship between stress and illness.
Cultural Context
Similar to '상관관계', '인과관계' is a key term in Korean academic, scientific, and philosophical discourse. It's often used to emphasize the distinction between mere association and a true cause-and-effect link. You'll encounter this term in news analyses, documentaries, and debates about complex societal or scientific issues where establishing responsibility or direct impact is crucial.
Editorial note
We review entries like 인과관계 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
인과관계를 밝히다
to reveal causation
인과관계가 있다/없다
there is/isn't causation
인과관계를 분석하다
to analyze causation
Related Expressions
상관관계
sanggwan gwangye
correlation (often contrasted)
원인과 결과
wonin-gwa gyeolgwa
cause and effect
직접적인 원인
jikjeopjeogin wonin
direct cause
결과
gyeolgwa
result, outcome
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