Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sleep training" in Korean
“Sleep training” in Korean is 수면 훈련 (pronounced "Sumeol hullyeon").
수면 훈련
Sumeol hullyeon
Usage & Context
Teaching a child to sleep independently. Sleep training methods vary among Korean parents.
Example Sentence
수면 훈련은 인내심이 필요합니다.
Sleep training requires patience.
How to use 수면 훈련 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sleep training” is 수면 훈련, romanized as Sumeol hullyeon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
수면 (su-myeon) sounds like 'soo' in 'soon' and 'myun' as in 'Myanmar'. 훈련 (hul-lyeon) sounds like 'hull' of a ship and 'lyun' like 'lunar' but with a 'y' sound. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
A parent explaining why they began sleep training.
아기가 밤에 너무 자주 깨서 수면 훈련을 시작했어요.
The baby wakes up too often at night, so we started sleep training.
A parent researching different sleep training techniques.
수면 훈련 방법에 대해 육아 카페에서 정보를 찾아봤어요.
I looked for information about sleep training methods on a parenting forum.
Sharing a positive experience about sleep training from a friend.
친구는 수면 훈련 덕분에 밤에 푹 잘 수 있게 됐대요.
My friend said they can sleep soundly at night thanks to sleep training.
Cultural Context
Sleep training is a highly debated topic among Korean parents. While some adopt Western-style methods like 'cry it out,' others prefer gentler approaches, often involving co-sleeping or staying with the child until they fall asleep. There's a strong cultural emphasis on the child's emotional well-being and attachment, leading to diverse opinions and practices. Online parenting communities are vibrant hubs for discussing, sharing tips, and debating sleep training strategies.
Editorial note
We review entries like 수면 훈련 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
수면 훈련 언제부터 시작할까요?
When should we start sleep training?
수면 교육
sleep education (similar concept)
아기 잠투정
baby's fussiness before sleep
Related Expressions
육아
yuga
childcare, parenting
밤잠
bamjam
night sleep
독립 수면
dongnip sumyeon
independent sleep
울려 재우기
ullyeo jaeugi
'cry it out' method (literally, making them cry to sleep)
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