Korean Dictionary
How to say "Knowledge is Power" in Korean
“Knowledge is Power” in Korean is 아는 것이 힘이다 (pronounced "Aneun Geosi Himida").
아는 것이 힘이다
Aneun Geosi Himida
Usage & Context
This famous proverb is also widely used in Korea, reflecting the high value placed on education and learning in Korean culture.
Example Sentence
아는 것이 힘이라는 말처럼 공부를 게을리하지 마세요.
As they say knowledge is power, do not neglect studying.
How to use 아는 것이 힘이다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Knowledge is Power” is 아는 것이 힘이다, romanized as Aneun Geosi Himida.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 아는 것이 힘이다.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'a-neun geo-si hi-mi-da'. '아는 것이' links as 'a-neun geo-shi'. '힘이다' sounds like 'hee-mee-da'.
More Example Sentences
parent advice
아는 것이 힘이다, 공부 열심히 해.
Knowledge is power, so study hard.
legal discussion
법을 아는 것이 힘이에요.
Knowing the law is power.
casual conversation
건강 정보를 아는 것이 힘이라더라.
They say knowing health info is power.
Cultural Context
A well-known proverb (속담) used universally across Korean generations, especially to motivate learning. Korea's deep respect for 학문 (scholarship) dates back to Confucian tradition where 선비 (scholars) held the highest status. Teachers and parents cite this phrase when encouraging children, and it's increasingly used about learning practical skills like finance or digital literacy.
Editorial note
We review entries like 아는 것이 힘이다 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
아는 게 힘이야.
Knowing is power. (casual)
많이 아는 사람이 유리해요.
Those who know more have the advantage.
배움에는 끝이 없어요.
There's no end to learning.
Related Expressions
지식
jisik
knowledge
힘
him
power, strength
배우다
baeuda
to learn
공부
gongbu
study
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