Korean Dictionary
How to say "Methane" in Korean
“Methane” in Korean is 메탄 (pronounced "metan").
메탄
metan
Usage & Context
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas produced by livestock, landfills, and natural gas leaks. Korea livestock industry and waste sector generate methane emissions. Reducing methane is part of Korea climate strategy.
Example Sentence
메탄 가스는 온실 효과를 일으켜요.
Methane gas causes the greenhouse effect.
How to use 메탄 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Methane” is 메탄, romanized as metan.
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 메탄.
Pronunciation Guide
메 (me) sounds like 'meh' in 'meh-ter'. 탄 (tan) is like 'tan' in 'tan-gent'. The pronunciation is straightforward, similar to the English word but with Korean vowel and consonant sounds.
More Example Sentences
Discussing sources of greenhouse gases from agriculture.
소와 같은 가축은 메탄 가스를 많이 배출해요.
Livestock like cows emit a lot of methane gas.
Explaining the potency of different greenhouse gases.
메탄은 이산화탄소보다 온실 효과가 훨씬 강력합니다.
Methane has a much stronger greenhouse effect than carbon dioxide.
Discussing waste management and renewable energy.
매립지에서 발생하는 메탄 가스를 에너지원으로 활용할 수 있어요.
Methane gas generated from landfills can be utilized as an energy source.
Cultural Context
While '이산화탄소' is more commonly discussed, '메탄' is gaining increasing attention in Korea, especially in the context of agricultural emissions and waste management. As Korea aims for carbon neutrality, reducing methane from livestock and landfills is becoming a key part of its environmental strategy. You might hear this term in news reports about sustainable farming practices or waste-to-energy projects. It's a more specific term within the broader climate change discussion.
Editorial note
We review entries like 메탄 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
메탄 배출
methane emissions
메탄 가스
methane gas
메탄 감축
methane reduction
Related Expressions
온실가스
onsilgasu
greenhouse gas
천연가스
cheonyeongasu
natural gas (methane is the primary component)
가축
gachuk
livestock
매립지
maeripji
landfill
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