Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ecological Footprint" in Korean
“Ecological Footprint” in Korean is 생태 발자국 (pronounced "saengtae baljaguk").
생태 발자국
saengtae baljaguk
Usage & Context
Ecological footprint measures humanity demand on Earth natural resources. Korea has one of the larger ecological footprints due to its industrialized economy. Reducing ecological footprint requires lifestyle and policy changes.
Example Sentence
생태 발자국을 줄이기 위해 소비를 줄여야 해요.
We need to reduce consumption to decrease our ecological footprint.
How to use 생태 발자국 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ecological Footprint” is 생태 발자국, romanized as saengtae baljaguk.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 생태 (saengtae), 'saeng' sounds like 'sang' (as in 'sang a song') but with a slightly more open 'e' vowel. 'Tae' rhymes with 'day'. For 발자국 (baljaguk), 'bal' is like 'ball'. 'Ja' is like 'ja' in 'jargon'. 'Guk' rhymes with 'cook'. The pronunciation is generally smooth and even.
More Example Sentences
Environmental awareness campaign or public service announcement.
우리의 생태 발자국을 줄이기 위해 대중교통 이용을 늘리고 일회용품 사용을 자제해야 합니다.
To reduce our ecological footprint, we need to increase public transport use and refrain from using single-use items.
Environmental report or news analysis discussing national sustainability.
한국의 생태 발자국은 다른 선진국들과 비교했을 때 높은 편에 속합니다.
Korea's ecological footprint is relatively high compared to other developed countries.
Business ethics discussion or corporate sustainability goals.
기업들은 생산 과정에서 생태 발자국을 최소화하기 위한 노력을 기울여야 합니다.
Companies must make efforts to minimize their ecological footprint during the production process.
Cultural Context
While '생태 발자국' is a direct translation and well-understood in academic and environmental policy circles in Korea, the concept of individual and national impact on the environment is often discussed using broader terms like '환경 보호' (environmental protection) or '지속 가능한 삶' (sustainable living) in everyday conversations. However, in news reports, educational content, and discussions related to sustainability, '생태 발자국' is commonly used to quantify and highlight humanity's demand on Earth's resources, especially given Korea's industrialized economy and consumption patterns.
Editorial note
We review entries like 생태 발자국 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
생태 발자국 줄이기
Reducing ecological footprint
생태 발자국 계산
Ecological footprint calculation
개인의 생태 발자국
Individual ecological footprint
Related Expressions
환경 부하
hwangyeong buha
Environmental burden/load
탄소 발자국
tanso baljaguk
Carbon footprint
지속 가능성
jisok ganeungseong
Sustainability
자원 소비
jawon sobi
Resource consumption
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