Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cholesterol" in Korean
“Cholesterol” in Korean is 콜레스테롤 (pronounced "kollesteurol").
콜레스테롤
kollesteurol
Usage & Context
콜레스테롤 levels are routinely checked in Korean annual health screenings as high cholesterol is linked to heart disease. Korean dietary habits including high consumption of animal proteins and fried foods contribute to 콜레스테롤 concerns. Low-cholesterol diets and statin medications are commonly recommended at Korean clinics.
Example Sentence
콜레스테롤이 높아서 기름진 음식을 줄이고 있어요.
My cholesterol is high so I am cutting down on fatty foods.
How to use 콜레스테롤 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cholesterol” is 콜레스테롤, romanized as kollesteurol.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
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 콜레스테롤.
Pronunciation Guide
콜 (kol) sounds like 'coal'. 레 (le) is like 'leh' in 'let'. 스 (seu) is a quick 'soo' sound, almost like 'ss'. 테 (te) is like 'teh' in 'ten'. 롤 (rol) sounds like 'role'. Put it together: 'coal-leh-soo-teh-role', with emphasis on 'kol' and 'rol'.
More Example Sentences
A doctor advising a patient on lifestyle changes.
콜레스테롤 수치를 낮추려면 운동이 필수예요.
Exercise is essential to lower cholesterol levels.
Someone recommending a healthy dish.
이 음식은 콜레스테롤이 낮아서 건강에 좋아요.
This food is low in cholesterol, so it's good for your health.
Discussing routine health screenings with a friend.
매년 건강검진에서 콜레스테롤 검사를 꼭 받아요.
I make sure to get my cholesterol checked every year during my health check-up.
Cultural Context
High cholesterol (고콜레스테롤혈증) is a significant health concern in Korea, especially with the increasing consumption of Westernized and processed foods. Annual health check-ups (건강검진) are very common and often subsidized, where cholesterol levels are routinely checked. Many Koreans actively seek out 'low cholesterol' (저콜레스테롤) food options or supplements, often discussed in the context of preventing adult diseases (성인병) like heart disease and stroke.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
콜레스테롤 수치
Cholesterol level
콜레스테롤 관리
Cholesterol management
콜레스테롤 낮추는 법
How to lower cholesterol
Related Expressions
고콜레스테롤혈증
gokollesteurolhyeoljeung
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
저콜레스테롤
jeokollesteurol
Low cholesterol
중성지방
jungseongjibang
Triglycerides
동맥경화
dongmaekgyeonghwa
Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
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