Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hexagon" in Korean
“Hexagon” in Korean is 육각형 (pronounced "Yugakhyeong").
육각형
Yugakhyeong
Usage & Context
Yugakhyeong is the Korean word for hexagon. Hexagons are found in nature and Korean design patterns. They represent efficiency and natural harmony.
Example Sentence
육각형 타일이 있어요.
There is a hexagonal tile.
How to use 육각형 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hexagon” is 육각형, romanized as Yugakhyeong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
육 (yuk) sounds like 'yook' in 'yook-hoe' (육회), with an unreleased 'k'. 각 (gak) is like 'gack' with an unreleased 'k'. 형 (hyeong) sounds like 'hyung'. The 'g' in '각' is unreleased, making it 'yoo-gak-hyeong'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a natural phenomenon.
벌집은 육각형 모양으로 되어 있어요.
Beehives are made in a hexagonal shape.
Discussing furniture design.
이 테이블은 육각형이라서 공간 활용에 좋아요.
This table is hexagonal, so it's good for space utilization.
Talking about interior design.
육각형 타일로 바닥을 꾸미면 독특한 느낌이 나요.
Decorating the floor with hexagonal tiles gives a unique feel.
Cultural Context
The hexagon (육각형) is a common shape found in nature (like beehives) and is admired for its efficiency and stability. In Korean design, especially in modern contexts, hexagonal patterns are often used for a contemporary and clean aesthetic in tiling, textiles, and architectural elements. While not carrying specific ancient symbolic weight like some other shapes, its natural prevalence lends it an association with harmony and practicality.
Editorial note
We review entries like 육각형 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
육각형 구조
Hexagonal structure.
육각형 벌집
Hexagonal beehive.
육각형 모양의
Hexagonal-shaped.
Related Expressions
오각형
ogakhyeong
Pentagon
칠각형
chilgakhyeong
Heptagon
팔각형
palgakhyeong
Octagon
다각형
dagakhyeong
Polygon
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