Korean Dictionary
How to say "Environmental Science" in Korean
“Environmental Science” in Korean is 환경 과학 (pronounced "hwangyeong gwahak").
환경 과학
hwangyeong gwahak
Usage & Context
Environmental science studies the environment and solutions to environmental problems. Korean universities offer environmental science programs. Environmental scientists in Korea research pollution, climate change, and biodiversity.
Example Sentence
환경 과학을 공부해서 환경 문제를 해결하고 싶어요.
I want to study environmental science and solve environmental problems.
How to use 환경 과학 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Environmental Science” is 환경 과학, romanized as hwangyeong gwahak.
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
For 환경 (hwangyeong), 'hwan' sounds like 'swan' but with an initial 'h'. 'Gyeong' is like 'young' with a soft 'g' at the start. For 과학 (gwahak), 'gwa' sounds like 'gwa' in 'Guam' or 'kwa'. 'Hak' rhymes with 'sock' but with an 'h'. The stress is fairly even across both words.
More Example Sentences
Family conversation about career paths.
제 동생은 환경 과학을 전공해서 졸업 후에 환경 관련 연구원이 되고 싶어 해요.
My younger sibling is majoring in environmental science and wants to become an environmental researcher after graduation.
Academic lecture or documentary explaining the field.
환경 과학은 기후 변화, 오염, 생물 다양성 등 다양한 지구 문제를 다룹니다.
Environmental science deals with various global issues such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity.
Public discourse on the importance of sustainability and research.
미래 세대를 위해 환경 과학의 발전이 더욱 중요해지고 있어요.
For future generations, the advancement of environmental science is becoming even more important.
Cultural Context
Environmental science is a growing and increasingly important field in South Korea, reflecting the nation's commitment to addressing environmental challenges like fine dust, water pollution, and climate change. Many Korean universities offer dedicated departments or programs for '환경 과학' or '환경 공학' (Environmental Engineering). Graduates often pursue careers in government agencies, research institutes, or environmental consulting firms, contributing to Korea's green growth initiatives.
Editorial note
We review entries like 환경 과학 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
환경 과학 연구
Environmental science research
환경 과학자
Environmental scientist
환경 과학 전공
Environmental science major
Related Expressions
환경 공학
hwangyeong gonghak
Environmental engineering
생태학
saengtaehak
Ecology
지구 과학
jigu gwahak
Earth science
기후학
gihuhak
Climatology
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