Korean Dictionary
How to say "Telescope" in Korean
“Telescope” in Korean is 망원경 (pronounced "Mangwongyeong").
망원경
Mangwongyeong
Usage & Context
An instrument for viewing distant objects in space. Korea operates several astronomy observatories for astronomical research and education.
Example Sentence
망원경으로 별을 관찰했다.
We observed stars through a telescope.
How to use 망원경 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Telescope” is 망원경, romanized as Mangwongyeong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'mang-won-gyeong' — 'mang' rhymes with 'mong', 'won' like the Korean currency, and 'gyeong' like 'gyong' (the 'gy' blends into a single sound before 'ong'). Literally 'far-viewing lens'.
More Example Sentences
Reading a space documentary description
천문학자들은 거대한 망원경을 사용해요.
Astronomers use huge telescopes.
Gift shopping for a space-loving child
아이에게 장난감 망원경을 사 줬어요.
I bought a toy telescope for my kid.
Discussing NASA images on social media
허블 망원경 사진이 놀라워요.
The Hubble telescope photos are amazing.
Cultural Context
망원경 pairs structurally with 현미경 (microscope) — both end in 경 (lens/mirror). Koreans use 망원경 broadly for everything from toy telescopes to the Hubble Space Telescope (허블 망원경). Korea has its own active astronomy community and observatories like Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory. A 쌍안경 (binoculars) is technically a 'pair of telescopes' and is a related everyday item used for concerts, sports, or birdwatching.
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Common Phrases
망원경으로 별을 봤어요.
I looked at the stars through a telescope.
망원경 있어요?
Do you have a telescope?
망원경으로 달이 보여요.
The moon is visible through the telescope.
Related Expressions
현미경
hyeonmigyeong
microscope
쌍안경
ssanangyeong
binoculars
천문대
cheonmundae
observatory
별자리
byeoljari
constellation
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