Korean Dictionary
How to say "Psychologist" in Korean
“Psychologist” in Korean is 심리학자 (pronounced "simrihakja").
심리학자
simrihakja
Usage & Context
A psychologist studies the mind and behavior, and provides therapy. Korean university psychology departments are popular, and clinical 심리학자 work alongside psychiatrists in mental health care.
Example Sentence
심리학자는 행동과 감정을 전문적으로 연구한다.
A psychologist professionally studies behavior and emotions.
How to use 심리학자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Psychologist” is 심리학자, romanized as simrihakja.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'심리' (simri) is pronounced 'shim-ree', with 'shim' like in 'shimmy'. '학자' (hakja) is 'hack-jah', with 'jah' like the 'ja' in 'ja-ja-ja'. The stress is generally even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
General statement about the field.
심리학자들은 인간 행동의 원인을 탐구합니다.
Psychologists explore the causes of human behavior.
Explaining a specific branch of psychology.
임상 심리학자는 정신 건강 문제로 어려움을 겪는 사람들을 돕습니다.
Clinical psychologists help people struggling with mental health issues.
Someone discussing their career aspirations or academic background.
저는 심리학자가 되고 싶어서 대학교에서 심리학을 전공했어요.
I wanted to become a psychologist, so I majored in psychology in university.
Cultural Context
Psychology is a very popular major in Korean universities, often seen as a versatile field for understanding human behavior in various sectors like marketing, human resources, and counseling. While '정신건강의학과 의사' (psychiatrists) can prescribe medication, '심리학자' typically focus on therapy, counseling, and research. There's a growing recognition of their distinct but complementary roles in mental health care, with many working in tandem with psychiatrists in clinics and hospitals.
Editorial note
We review entries like 심리학자 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
심리학자가 되다
to become a psychologist
심리학자의 조언
a psychologist's advice
임상 심리학자
clinical psychologist
Related Expressions
정신건강의학과 의사
jeongsin geongang uihakgwa uisa
psychiatrist
상담사
sangdamsa
counselor
심리학
simrihak
psychology
심리 상담
simri sangdam
psychological counseling
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