Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gene" in Korean
“Gene” in Korean is 유전자 (pronounced "Yujeonja").
유전자
Yujeonja
Usage & Context
A unit of heredity. Korean researchers are leaders in genetic engineering and gene therapy research.
Example Sentence
이 유전자는 질병과 관련이 있다.
This gene is related to the disease.
How to use 유전자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gene” is 유전자, romanized as Yujeonja.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '유' (yu), sounds like 'yoo' in 'you'. The second syllable, '전' (jeon), sounds like 'jun' in 'jungle'. The final syllable, '자' (ja), sounds like 'ja' in 'jar'. Put it together: 'yoo-jeon-ja'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing someone's natural talent.
그는 음악적 재능을 부모님으로부터 유전자로 물려받았어요.
He inherited musical talent from his parents through his genes.
A researcher announcing a scientific discovery.
이 질병의 원인이 되는 유전자를 찾았습니다.
We found the gene that causes this disease.
A public discussion about food safety.
유전자 변형 식품에 대한 논란이 많아요.
There's a lot of controversy about genetically modified foods.
Cultural Context
유전자 (yujeonja) is a widely understood term, often used in discussions about heredity, health, and even inherent talents or predispositions. It's common to hear phrases like '예술가 유전자가 있나 봐' (They must have artist genes) to describe someone with a natural artistic flair, showing its metaphorical use in daily life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 유전자 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
유전자 변형
genetic modification
유전자 치료
gene therapy
유전자 검사
genetic test
Related Expressions
DNA
DNA
DNA
염색체
yeomsaekche
chromosome
유전
yujeon
heredity/inheritance
유전학
yujeonhak
genetics
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