Korean Dictionary
How to say "Glacier" in Korean
“Glacier” in Korean is 빙하 (pronounced "Bingha").
빙하
Bingha
Usage & Context
빙하 (glacier) is not found in Korea itself but is an important environmental concept widely taught in Korean schools. As climate change accelerates glacial melting globally, Korean environmental education emphasizes the importance of glaciers for sea levels and freshwater. Arctic and Antarctic research by Korea is connected to this topic.
Example Sentence
지구 온난화로 빙하가 빠르게 녹고 있어요.
Glaciers are melting rapidly due to global warming.
How to use 빙하 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Glacier” is 빙하, romanized as Bingha.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
빙 (bing) sounds like 'bing' as in 'bingo'. 하 (ha) sounds like 'ha' as in 'haha'. Combine them as 'Bing-ha'.
More Example Sentences
Watching a nature program on TV.
다큐멘터리에서 거대한 빙하를 봤어요.
I saw a giant glacier in a documentary.
Discussing the effects of climate change.
빙하가 녹으면 해수면이 상승해요.
If glaciers melt, sea levels rise.
Learning about geography and polar regions.
남극에는 엄청난 크기의 빙하가 많아요.
There are many enormous glaciers in the Antarctic.
Cultural Context
Although Korea does not have its own glaciers, 빙하 (bingha) is a widely recognized term, especially in the context of environmental education and climate change discussions. Korean media and schools frequently highlight the global impact of melting glaciers on sea levels and ecosystems. There's a strong awareness of the issue, often linked to Korea's own scientific research in the Arctic and Antarctic, underscoring a global environmental consciousness.
Editorial note
We review entries like 빙하 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
빙하가 녹다
glaciers melt
빙하 시대
ice age
빙하 연구
glacier research
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얼음
eoreum
ice
만년설
mannyeonseol
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극지방
geukjibang
polar regions
지구 온난화
jigu onnan화
global warming
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