Korean Dictionary
How to say "Microplastics" in Korean
“Microplastics” in Korean is 미세 플라스틱 (pronounced "mise peullaseutik").
미세 플라스틱
mise peullaseutik
Usage & Context
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size. They are found in Korean seas, rivers, and even tap water. Research on microplastics contamination in Korean seafood raises food safety concerns.
Example Sentence
미세 플라스틱이 해산물에서도 발견돼요.
Microplastics are found even in seafood.
How to use 미세 플라스틱 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Microplastics” is 미세 플라스틱, romanized as mise peullaseutik.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 미세 (mise), 'mi' is like 'me' in 'meadow,' and 'se' sounds like 'say.' For 플라스틱 (peullaseutik), 'peul' is like 'pull' but with a 'p' sound, 'la' is like 'lah' in 'lala,' 'seu' is like 'soo' but with a 's' sound and a very short 'u' (like the 'u' in 'putt'), and 'tik' is like 'tick.' The emphasis is fairly even, with a slight stress on '플라' (peulla).
More Example Sentences
A casual conversation about health concerns.
요즘 마시는 물에서도 미세 플라스틱이 검출된다고 해서 걱정이에요.
I'm worried because they say microplastics are detected even in drinking water these days.
A news report or environmental discussion.
해양 생물들이 미세 플라스틱을 먹이로 착각해서 심각한 문제가 되고 있어요.
Marine organisms mistake microplastics for food, which is becoming a serious problem.
A public awareness campaign or environmental advocacy.
화장품에 들어있는 미세 플라스틱 사용을 줄여야 해요.
We need to reduce the use of microplastics in cosmetics.
Cultural Context
'미세 플라스틱' is a term that has gained significant traction in Korean media and public awareness, especially concerning food safety and environmental health. Given Korea's high seafood consumption, concerns about microplastics in fish and shellfish are particularly salient. You'll often see documentaries or news segments discussing the issue, sometimes even showing how to avoid products containing microplastics or advocating for stronger recycling and waste management policies.
Editorial note
We review entries like 미세 플라스틱 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
미세 플라스틱 문제
Microplastic problem
미세 플라스틱 검출
Detection of microplastics
미세 플라스틱 줄이기
Reducing microplastics
Related Expressions
플라스틱 오염
peullaseutik oyeom
plastic pollution
해양 쓰레기
haeyang sseuregi
marine debris/waste
일회용품
ilhoeyongpum
single-use products
환경 오염
hwan-gyeong oyeom
environmental pollution
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