Korean Dictionary
How to say "Food Chain" in Korean
“Food Chain” in Korean is 먹이 사슬 (pronounced "meogi saseul").
먹이 사슬
meogi saseul
Usage & Context
The food chain describes the transfer of energy from one organism to another through feeding. Understanding food chains is fundamental to ecology and environmental education. Disrupting food chains can have cascading effects on ecosystems.
Example Sentence
먹이 사슬이 파괴되면 생태계 전체가 위험해요.
If the food chain is disrupted, the entire ecosystem is at risk.
How to use 먹이 사슬 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Food Chain” is 먹이 사슬, romanized as meogi saseul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first word, '먹이' (meogi), is pronounced 'maw-gee,' with 'meo' like 'maw' in 'raw' and 'gi' like 'gee' in 'geese.' The second word, '사슬' (saseul), is pronounced 'sah-seul,' with 'sa' like 'sah' in 'sahara' and 'seul' like 'seul' in 'Seoul' (but with a 'l' sound at the end).
More Example Sentences
Explaining basic biological concepts.
초식동물은 먹이 사슬의 중요한 부분이에요.
Herbivores are an important part of the food chain.
Asking a question in an educational setting.
먹이 사슬의 최상위 포식자는 누구일까요?
Who is the apex predator in the food chain?
Discussing environmental impact.
인간 활동이 먹이 사슬에 영향을 미칠 수 있어요.
Human activities can affect the food chain.
Cultural Context
The concept of '먹이 사슬' (food chain) is a fundamental part of environmental education in Korean schools, taught from elementary levels. It's used to explain the interconnectedness of living organisms and the importance of maintaining ecological balance. Discussions around '먹이 사슬' often extend to broader topics like biodiversity loss, the impact of pollution on ecosystems, and sustainable resource management, reflecting a growing environmental consciousness.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
먹이 사슬의 균형.
Balance of the food chain.
먹이 사슬 파괴.
Disruption of the food chain.
먹이 사슬의 원리.
Principle of the food chain.
Related Expressions
생태계
saengtaegye
ecosystem
먹이사슬 피라미드
meogisaseul piramideu
food chain pyramid
생산자
saengsanja
producer (in ecology)
소비자
sobija
consumer (in ecology)
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