Korean Dictionary
How to say "Psychological Safety" in Korean
“Psychological Safety” in Korean is 심리적 안전감 (pronounced "simrijeok anjeonggam").
심리적 안전감
simrijeok anjeonggam
Usage & Context
Psychological safety is the belief that one can speak up without fear of punishment. Korean organizations are incorporating 심리적 안전감 into workplace culture to foster creativity and open communication.
Example Sentence
심리적 안전감이 보장된 팀은 창의성이 높다.
Teams with guaranteed psychological safety have high creativity.
How to use 심리적 안전감 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Psychological Safety” is 심리적 안전감, romanized as simrijeok anjeonggam.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 심리적 (simrijeok), say "shim-ree-jeok." "Shim" rhymes with "swim," "ree" like "tree," and "jeok" like "jock" but with a softer 'j'. For 안전감 (anjeonggam), say "ahn-jeong-gahm." "Ahn" like "on" in "onward," "jeong" like "jong" in "jongleur," and "gam" like "gum." The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing corporate culture trends.
한국 기업들은 심리적 안전감을 점점 더 중요하게 생각해요.
Korean companies are increasingly valuing psychological safety.
Emphasizing the importance of a safe environment.
솔직한 소통을 위해서는 심리적 안전감 있는 분위기를 만드는 게 중요해요.
To have honest communication, it's important to create an atmosphere with psychological safety.
Explaining the consequence of lacking psychological safety.
심리적 안전감이 낮으면 사람들이 의견을 말하기를 주저해요.
When psychological safety is low, people hesitate to share their opinions.
Cultural Context
The term '심리적 안전감' is a relatively new concept gaining traction in Korean corporate and educational settings, influenced by global trends. Historically, hierarchical structures in Korea could sometimes make open expression challenging, but there's a growing movement, especially in tech and startups, to foster environments where employees feel safe to speak up. It's often discussed in HR seminars or leadership training, reflecting a shift towards more open and innovative workplace cultures.
Editorial note
We review entries like 심리적 안전감 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
심리적 안전감을 높이다
to increase psychological safety
심리적 안전감이 중요하다
psychological safety is important
심리적 안전감을 보장하다
to guarantee psychological safety
Related Expressions
안전한 환경
anjeonhan hwangyeong
safe environment
개방적인 분위기
gaebangjeogin bunwigi
open atmosphere
신뢰
sinnwae
trust
두려움 없는 소통
duryeoum eomneun sotong
communication without fear
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