Korean Dictionary
How to say "Correlation" in Korean
“Correlation” in Korean is 상관관계 (pronounced "Sanggwan Gwangye").
상관관계
Sanggwan Gwangye
Usage & Context
A relationship between two variables. Correlation analysis is used in Korean statistical research.
Example Sentence
두 변수 사이의 상관관계를 분석했다.
We analyzed the correlation between two variables.
How to use 상관관계 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Correlation” is 상관관계, romanized as Sanggwan Gwangye.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'Sang' is like 'song' but with a shorter 'a' sound. 'gwan' sounds like 'gwan' in 'Gwangju'. 'Gwang' is also like 'gwang' in 'Gwangju'. 'gye' is like 'gay' but with a softer 'y' sound at the beginning. The double 'gg' in 'Sanggwan' indicates a tense, unaspirated 'g' sound.
More Example Sentences
Discussing public health issues or medical findings.
흡연과 폐암 사이에는 강한 상관관계가 있습니다.
There is a strong correlation between smoking and lung cancer.
In a data analysis or statistics class.
두 변수 간의 상관관계를 분석하는 것이 중요해요.
It's important to analyze the correlation between two variables.
A casual discussion or brainstorming session about daily life.
성적과 수면 시간은 어떤 상관관계가 있을까요?
What kind of correlation might there be between grades and sleep duration?
Cultural Context
'상관관계' is a frequently used term in academic, business, and even everyday discussions in Korea when people want to describe a relationship between two things without necessarily implying cause and effect. It's common to hear it in news reports, documentaries, or university lectures when discussing trends or statistical findings.
Editorial note
We review entries like 상관관계 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
상관관계가 있다
there is a correlation
상관관계를 분석하다
to analyze correlation
상관관계가 높다/낮다
correlation is high/low
Related Expressions
인과관계
ingwa gwangye
causation (often contrasted)
연관성
yeongwanseong
relevance, connection
관계
gwangye
relationship (general)
통계 분석
tonggye bunseok
statistical analysis
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