Korean Dictionary
How to say "Chromosome" in Korean
“Chromosome” in Korean is 염색체 (pronounced "Yeomseaekche").
염색체
Yeomseaekche
Usage & Context
A structure containing genes. Korean geneticists study chromosomes to understand heredity and genetic disorders.
Example Sentence
인간은 46개의 염색체를 가지고 있다.
Humans have 46 chromosomes.
How to use 염색체 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Chromosome” is 염색체, romanized as Yeomseaekche.
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 염색체.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '염' (yeom), sounds like 'yom' in 'yummy'. The second syllable, '색' (saek), sounds like 'saek' in 'sack'. The final syllable, '체' (che), sounds like 'che' in 'check'. Put it together: 'yom-saek-che'.
More Example Sentences
A medical professional explaining a genetic condition.
다운 증후군은 21번 염색체 이상으로 발생해요.
Down syndrome occurs due to an abnormality in chromosome 21.
A biology lesson in school.
성별은 X와 Y 염색체에 의해 결정됩니다.
Gender is determined by X and Y chromosomes.
A news report on genetic research.
과학자들은 염색체 지도를 만들고 있습니다.
Scientists are creating chromosome maps.
Cultural Context
염색체 (yeomsaekche) is a scientific term primarily used in academic, medical, and educational contexts. While not as common in daily conversation as 'DNA' or '유전자', it is understood by most educated Koreans when discussing genetics, heredity, or specific genetic disorders.
Editorial note
We review entries like 염색체 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
성 염색체
sex chromosome
염색체 이상
chromosomal abnormality
염색체 수
chromosome number
Related Expressions
유전자
yujeonja
gene
DNA
DNA
DNA
세포
sepo
cell
핵
haek
nucleus
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