Korean Dictionary
How to say "Linguistics" in Korean
“Linguistics” in Korean is 언어학 (pronounced "Eongeohak").
언어학
Eongeohak
Usage & Context
The study of language. Korean linguists research the Korean language structure and its relationship to other languages.
Example Sentence
언어학은 언어를 연구하는 학문이다.
Linguistics is the study of language.
How to use 언어학 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Linguistics” is 언어학, romanized as Eongeohak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
언 (eon) sounds like 'un' in 'under.' 어 (eo) sounds like 'uh' in 'duh.' 학 (hak) sounds like 'hock' or 'hawk.' The syllables are pronounced with relatively even stress.
More Example Sentences
Discussing someone's career aspirations.
그녀는 언어학 교수가 되고 싶어 해요.
She wants to become a linguistics professor.
Expressing personal interest in a specific academic field.
한국어 언어학은 정말 흥미로워요.
Korean linguistics is really interesting.
Talking about a specific topic covered in a university course.
언어학 수업에서 음운론을 배웠어요.
I learned phonology in linguistics class.
Cultural Context
Linguistics holds a special place in Korea due to the unique characteristics of the Korean language, Hangul. The scientific design of Hangul, its agglutinative structure, and the complex system of honorifics (존댓말, jondaetmal) provide rich ground for linguistic study. Many scholars focus on the history, evolution, and sociolinguistic aspects of Korean, including its various regional dialects (사투리, saturi). The field is crucial for understanding Korean identity and communication.
Editorial note
We review entries like 언어학 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
언어학자
Linguist
언어학 연구
Linguistic research
언어학 전공
Linguistics major
Related Expressions
언어
Eoneo
Language
음운론
Eumullon
Phonology
문법
Munbeop
Grammar
번역학
Beonyeokhak
Translation studies
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