Korean Dictionary
How to say "Experiment" in Korean
“Experiment” in Korean is 실험 (pronounced "Silheom").
실험
Silheom
Usage & Context
Experiments (실험) are central to science education in Korean schools, from simple chemistry demonstrations in middle school to advanced physics experiments in university labs. Korean universities are equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Science experiment safety (실험 안전) is strictly enforced, and students must follow protocols carefully.
Example Sentence
화학 실험을 할 때 안전이 중요해요.
Safety is important when doing chemistry experiments.
How to use 실험 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Experiment” is 실험, romanized as Silheom.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say "Sil-heom." "Sil" sounds like the 'sill' in 'windowsill.' "Heom" is like 'hum' but with a slightly softer 'h' and the 'eo' vowel sounding like the 'uh' in 'butter.'
More Example Sentences
A teacher instructing students in a lab.
과학 실험을 할 때는 항상 안전 수칙을 지켜야 해요.
When doing science experiments, you must always follow safety rules.
A medical researcher explaining their work.
새로운 약의 효과를 확인하기 위해 임상 실험을 진행했어요.
We conducted clinical trials to confirm the effectiveness of the new drug.
A scientist discussing unexpected findings.
실험 결과가 예상과 다르게 나와서 다시 해봐야 할 것 같아요.
The experiment results came out differently than expected, so I think I'll have to try again.
Cultural Context
실험 (silheom) is a fundamental part of science education in Korea, from elementary school to university. Korean schools and universities often boast state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. There's a strong emphasis on '실험 안전' (experiment safety), with strict protocols to ensure students conduct experiments responsibly and safely, reflecting a disciplined approach to scientific inquiry.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
실험하다
to experiment
실험실
laboratory
실험 결과
experiment results
Related Expressions
연구
yeongu
research
관찰
gwanchal
observation
실습
silseup
practical training, practice
가설
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hypothesis
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