Korean Dictionary
How to say "Physics" in Korean
“Physics” in Korean is 물리학 (pronounced "Mullihak").
물리학
Mullihak
Usage & Context
The study of matter, energy, and forces. Korean physicists contribute to research in quantum mechanics, particle physics, and condensed matter physics.
Example Sentence
물리학은 자연의 법칙을 연구한다.
Physics studies the laws of nature.
How to use 물리학 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Physics” is 물리학, romanized as Mullihak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'mul-lee-hak' — 물 sounds like 'mool' (rhymes with 'pool'), 리 like 'lee', and 학 like 'hahk' with a short, firm stop at the end.
More Example Sentences
Telling a new acquaintance about your academic background.
저는 대학에서 물리학을 전공했어요.
I majored in physics in college.
A high school student venting to a friend.
물리학 숙제가 너무 어려워서 밤을 새웠어.
The physics homework was so hard that I pulled an all-nighter.
A science YouTuber introducing a new video topic.
양자 물리학은 일반인에게 정말 생소한 분야예요.
Quantum physics is a really unfamiliar field to ordinary people.
Cultural Context
물리학 is often associated with elite STEM tracks in Korean high schools (이과) and top universities like KAIST, POSTECH, and SNU. Many Korean parents view physics as a prestigious but punishingly difficult subject, so saying '물리학 전공' immediately signals academic seriousness. The suffix -학 ('study of') is productive in Korean and mirrors the Chinese-rooted naming pattern for most academic disciplines.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
물리학 너무 어려워.
Physics is way too hard.
저 물리학 전공이에요.
I'm a physics major.
물리 문제 좀 도와줄래?
Can you help me with a physics problem?
Related Expressions
물리
mulli
Physics (shorter, more conversational form, also used as a school subject name)
물리학자
mullihakja
Physicist
과학
gwahak
Science (general)
양자역학
yangjayeokhak
Quantum mechanics
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