Korean Dictionary
How to say "Greenhouse Gas" in Korean
“Greenhouse Gas” in Korean is 온실가스 (pronounced "onsilgaseu").
온실가스
onsilgaseu
Usage & Context
Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane trap heat in the atmosphere. South Korea is a significant emitter of greenhouse gases due to its industrial economy. Korea has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Example Sentence
온실가스 배출을 줄여야 해요.
We need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How to use 온실가스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Greenhouse Gas” is 온실가스, romanized as onsilgaseu.
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
온 (on) sounds like 'own' in English. 실 (sil) sounds like 'sill' as in 'windowsill'. 가 (ga) sounds like 'gah' as in 'garage'. 스 (seu) sounds like 'soo' but with a very light 's' sound at the end, almost like 'suh'. Put it together: 'own-sill-gah-soo', with even emphasis on each syllable.
More Example Sentences
Discussing international environmental policy.
온실가스 배출량 감축은 전 세계적인 과제입니다.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a global challenge.
Local residents discussing environmental concerns about a factory.
이 공장은 온실가스를 많이 배출해서 문제가 되고 있어요.
This factory is emitting a lot of greenhouse gases, which is becoming a problem.
News report on national environmental policy.
정부는 온실가스 감축 목표를 발표했습니다.
The government announced its greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Cultural Context
온실가스 (onsilgaseu) is a widely recognized term in South Korea, frequently appearing in news, government policies, and environmental discussions. As an industrialized nation, Korea faces significant pressure to reduce its emissions, making discussions around '탄소중립' (carbon neutrality) and '기후변화' (climate change) highly relevant. It's a serious topic, often discussed in formal contexts rather than casual everyday conversations, unless specifically addressing environmental issues.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
온실가스 감축
Greenhouse gas reduction
온실가스 배출
Greenhouse gas emissions
온실가스 농도
Greenhouse gas concentration
Related Expressions
기후변화
gihubyeonhwa
Climate Change
탄소중립
tanso jungnip
Carbon Neutrality
배출량
baechullyang
Emissions (quantity)
환경 오염
hwangyeong oyeom
Environmental Pollution
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