Korean Dictionary
How to say "Science Lab" in Korean
“Science Lab” in Korean is 과학실 (pronounced "gwahaksil").
과학실
gwahaksil
Usage & Context
A room equipped for science experiments. Science labs are used for chemistry, biology, and physics classes. Students conduct experiments to learn scientific concepts.
Example Sentence
과학실에서 실험을 했다.
I conducted an experiment in the science lab.
How to use 과학실 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Science Lab” is 과학실, romanized as gwahaksil.
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 과학실.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 과 (gwa), sounds like "gwa" in "Guam." The second syllable, 학 (hak), sounds like "hock" in "hockey." The last syllable, 실 (sil), sounds like "sill" in "windowsill." Say it as GWAH-hak-SIL, with a fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
A student reminiscing about a fun class.
과학실에서 재미있는 실험을 많이 했어요.
We did many interesting experiments in the science lab.
A teacher announcing the location of the next class.
다음 과학 시간은 과학실에서 할 거예요.
The next science class will be held in the science lab.
One student asking another about a piece of equipment.
과학실에 있는 현미경을 사용해 봤니?
Have you tried using the microscope in the science lab?
Cultural Context
Like in many countries, the 과학실 (gwahaksil) is a dedicated space in Korean schools for hands-on science education. While the general concept is universal, the emphasis on practical application and safety in these labs is a key part of the curriculum. In K-dramas set in schools, the science lab often serves as a backdrop for both serious study and lighthearted moments, sometimes even for secret meetings or unexpected discoveries, adding a touch of mystery or drama to the academic setting.
Editorial note
We review entries like 과학실 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
과학실에서 실험하다
to experiment in the science lab
과학실 청소
science lab cleaning
과학실에 가자
Let's go to the science lab.
Related Expressions
실험실
silleomsil
laboratory (general term)
화학실
hwahaksil
chemistry lab
생물실
saengmulsil
biology lab
물리실
mullisil
physics lab
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