Korean Dictionary
How to say "Research Team" in Korean
“Research Team” in Korean is 연구팀 (pronounced "Yeonguteam").
연구팀
Yeonguteam
Usage & Context
A group of researchers working together. Research teams are led by professors in Korean universities.
Example Sentence
연구팀은 새로운 발견을 했다.
The research team made a new discovery.
How to use 연구팀 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Research Team” is 연구팀, romanized as Yeonguteam.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 연구팀.
Pronunciation Guide
연 (Yeon) sounds like 'yawn' but shorter. 구 (gu) rhymes with 'goo'. 팀 (tim) sounds exactly like the English word 'team'. The stress is on '팀' (tim), similar to how you'd say 'research TEAM' in English.
More Example Sentences
A researcher proudly sharing a recent achievement.
우리 연구팀은 밤샘 작업 끝에 중요한 데이터를 확보했습니다.
Our research team secured important data after working all night.
A new member expressing enthusiasm.
새로운 연구팀에 합류하게 되어 기쁩니다.
I'm happy to join the new research team.
A project manager acknowledging team effort.
연구팀의 노고 덕분에 프로젝트가 성공적으로 마무리되었습니다.
Thanks to the hard work of the research team, the project was successfully completed.
Cultural Context
In Korean academia and industry, the '연구팀' (research team) structure is very common, often led by a professor (교수님) or a principal investigator (책임 연구원). There's a strong emphasis on hierarchy and collective effort within these teams. Junior members (대학원생, 연구원) often refer to their seniors or PI with honorifics and respect, and team dinners (회식) are a common way to foster camaraderie and alleviate stress, reflecting the importance of group cohesion in Korean work culture.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
연구팀장
Research Team Leader
연구팀원
Research Team Member
연구팀 모집
Research Team Recruitment
Related Expressions
연구원
Yeonguwon
Researcher
연구실
Yeongusil
Research Lab
프로젝트 팀
Peurojekteu Tim
Project Team
연구 그룹
Yeongu Geurup
Research Group
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