Korean Dictionary
How to say "Collagen" in Korean
“Collagen” in Korean is 콜라겐 (pronounced "kollagen").
콜라겐
kollagen
Usage & Context
콜라겐 is a protein that gives skin its structure and elasticity and is a key ingredient in Korean anti-aging skincare. Korean beauty products containing marine or plant-derived 콜라겐 are widely marketed for skin firmness and hydration. Drinking liquid 콜라겐 supplements has become a popular beauty practice among Korean women.
Example Sentence
콜라겐 음료를 매일 마시면 피부 탄력에 도움이 돼요.
Drinking collagen beverages daily helps skin elasticity.
How to use 콜라겐 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Collagen” is 콜라겐, romanized as kollagen.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word 'Kol-la-gen' sounds like 'coal-lah-gen.' 'Kol' is like 'coal,' 'la' is like 'lah' in 'laundry,' and 'gen' is like 'gen' in 'general.'
More Example Sentences
Considering a cosmetic procedure.
피부과에서 콜라겐 시술을 받아볼까 생각 중이에요.
I'm thinking about getting a collagen treatment at the dermatology clinic.
Trying a trendy health/beauty product.
요즘 콜라겐 젤리가 유행이라 저도 먹어봤어요.
Collagen jelly is popular these days, so I tried it too.
Discussing aging and skin.
나이가 들수록 콜라겐이 줄어든다고 하죠.
They say collagen decreases as you get older.
Cultural Context
콜라겐 is a highly sought-after ingredient in Korean beauty, both in topical skincare and ingestible supplements. K-beauty brands heavily market products with marine or plant-derived collagen for anti-aging and skin elasticity. It's common to see liquid collagen shots or collagen-infused snacks in convenience stores, reflecting a holistic approach to beauty.
Editorial note
We review entries like 콜라겐 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
콜라겐 보충제
Collagen supplement
콜라겐 주사
Collagen injection
콜라겐 팩
Collagen mask pack
Related Expressions
엘라스틴
ellaseutin
Elastin
히알루론산
hi-alluron-san
Hyaluronic acid
피부 탄력
pibu tallyeok
Skin elasticity
이너 뷰티
ineo byuti
Inner beauty (beauty from within)
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