Korean Dictionary
How to say "Measurement" in Korean
“Measurement” in Korean is 계량 (pronounced "gyeryung").
계량
gyeryung
Usage & Context
Determining quantity of ingredients. Essential for consistent results. Includes volume and weight measurements.
Example Sentence
계량을 정확히 해요.
I measure accurately.
How to use 계량 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Measurement” is 계량, romanized as gyeryung.
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 계량.
Pronunciation Guide
계 (gye) sounds like 'gye' in 'gye-ran' (egg), similar to 'gay' but with a 'y' sound after the 'g'. 량 (ryang) sounds like 'ryang' in 'ryang-ju', similar to 'rang' but with a soft 'l' sound before it. Pronounce it as 'GYE-ryang', with emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice to someone new to baking.
베이킹은 계량이 정말 중요해요.
Measurement is really important in baking.
Instructing someone in the kitchen to follow a recipe precisely.
레시피대로 정확하게 계량해주세요.
Please measure accurately according to the recipe.
Correcting someone who is estimating quantities.
눈대중으로 계량하지 말고 저울을 사용하세요.
Don't measure by eye, use a scale.
Cultural Context
While modern Korean recipes, especially for baking, emphasize precise '계량' (measurement), many traditional Korean home cooks often rely on '손대중' (sondaedjung) or '눈대중' (nundaedjung), meaning 'measuring by hand/eye'. This informal approach is common for everyday dishes like stews and side dishes, where exact quantities are less critical than in baking.
Editorial note
We review entries like 계량 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
정확한 계량
accurate measurement
계량컵
measuring cup
계량스푼
measuring spoon
Related Expressions
측정
cheukjeong
measurement (general, scientific)
양
yang
quantity, amount
저울
jeoul
scale (for weighing)
눈대중
nundaedjung
measuring by eye (often used as an informal alternative)
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