Korean Dictionary
How to say "Control Group" in Korean
“Control Group” in Korean is 대조군 (pronounced "Daejoggun").
대조군
Daejoggun
Usage & Context
A group not receiving the experimental treatment. Control groups are essential in Korean experimental research.
Example Sentence
대조군과 실험군을 비교했다.
We compared the control group and experimental group.
How to use 대조군 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Control Group” is 대조군, romanized as Daejoggun.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'Dae' like the English word 'day'. 'jo' sounds like 'joe'. 'ggun' is like 'goon' but with a tense, unaspirated 'g' sound, almost like a hard 'k' that's held back, followed by 'oon'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing research methodology in an academic setting.
이번 연구에서는 대조군 설정이 중요합니다.
Setting up a control group is important in this study.
Reporting on a pharmaceutical research project.
신약 개발을 위해 대조군과 실험군을 면밀히 관찰했어요.
We closely observed the control group and experimental group for new drug development.
Explaining experimental design in social sciences.
사회 실험에서도 대조군을 두어 효과를 측정할 수 있습니다.
Even in social experiments, you can set a control group to measure effects.
Cultural Context
In Korean academic and scientific circles, '대조군' is a standard term used in research papers, presentations, and discussions. It's crucial for demonstrating scientific rigor and validity, especially in fields like medicine, psychology, and social sciences. You'll often hear it paired with '실험군' (experimental group).
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
대조군을 설정하다
to set up a control group
대조군과 비교하다
to compare with a control group
대조군이 필요하다
a control group is needed
Related Expressions
실험군
sirheomgun
experimental group
비교군
bigyogun
comparison group
표본
pyobon
sample
연구 대상
yeonggu daesang
research subject
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