Korean Dictionary
How to say "Paleontology" in Korean
“Paleontology” in Korean is 고생물학 (pronounced "Gosaengmulhak").
고생물학
Gosaengmulhak
Usage & Context
The study of fossils and extinct organisms. Korean paleontologists study ancient life forms.
Example Sentence
고생물학은 화석을 연구한다.
Paleontology studies fossils.
How to use 고생물학 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Paleontology” is 고생물학, romanized as Gosaengmulhak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
고 (go) sounds like 'go' in 'goose'. 생 (saeng) sounds like 'sang' in 'sang', but with a slight 'y' sound before the 'a'. 물 (mul) sounds like 'mool' in 'pool'. 학 (hak) sounds like 'hak' in 'hack'. The 'g' in 'go' is soft, like in 'garden', and the 'h' in 'hak' is aspirated.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a childhood dream.
어릴 때 공룡 화석을 보고 고생물학자가 되고 싶다는 꿈을 꿨어요.
When I was young, I saw dinosaur fossils and dreamed of becoming a paleontologist.
Reporting on a scientific discovery.
이 지역에서 발견된 새로운 화석은 고생물학계에 큰 파장을 일으켰습니다.
The new fossil discovered in this area caused a big stir in the paleontology community.
Explaining the contribution of a scientific field.
고생물학은 지구의 과거 생명체를 연구하여 진화 과정을 이해하는 데 기여합니다.
Paleontology contributes to understanding the process of evolution by studying past life forms on Earth.
Cultural Context
While dinosaur fossils are not as abundant in Korea as in some other regions, there have been significant discoveries, particularly of dinosaur footprints and eggs, making paleontology a field of interest. Dinosaur-themed parks and museums are popular attractions for families and children, fostering early interest in this science. The term '공룡' (gongnyong, dinosaur) is widely recognized and loved, often appearing in children's media and educational content.
Editorial note
We review entries like 고생물학 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
고생물학 연구
Paleontology research
고생물학자
Paleontologist
고생물학 박물관
Paleontology museum
Related Expressions
화석
hwaseok
Fossil
공룡
gongnyong
Dinosaur
생물학
saengmulhak
Biology
고고학
gogohak
Archaeology
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