Korean Dictionary
How to say "Virtual Reality" in Korean
“Virtual Reality” in Korean is 가상현실 (pronounced "gasang-hyeonshil").
가상현실
gasang-hyeonshil
Usage & Context
A computer-generated simulation of a 3D environment. Virtual reality is used in Korea for gaming, education, and training.
Example Sentence
가상현실 게임을 해봤어요.
I tried a virtual reality game.
How to use 가상현실 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Virtual Reality” is 가상현실, romanized as gasang-hyeonshil.
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 가상현실.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 가상 (gasang), sounds like 'gah-sahng'. The second part, 현실 (hyeonshil), sounds like 'hyun-shil' where 'hyun' is like in 'Hyundai'. Put it together: 'gah-sahng-hyun-shil'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a fun outing to a friend.
가상현실 체험존에서 놀이기구를 탔어요.
I rode a roller coaster at the virtual reality experience zone.
Explaining a new learning method to students.
이 교육 프로그램은 가상현실 기술을 활용해요.
This educational program utilizes virtual reality technology.
Discussing tech trends with a gadget enthusiast.
가상현실 기기가 점점 더 저렴해지고 있어요.
Virtual reality devices are becoming more affordable.
Cultural Context
Virtual Reality (가상현실) is well-known in Korea, especially in the gaming and entertainment sectors. VR arcades (VR 카페) were popular for a while, offering various immersive experiences. Beyond entertainment, VR is also used in education, medical training, and industrial simulations. It's often discussed alongside Augmented Reality (증강현실) and the broader concept of the Metaverse.
Editorial note
We review entries like 가상현실 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
가상현실 게임
Virtual reality game
가상현실 기기
Virtual reality device
가상현실 체험
Virtual reality experience
Related Expressions
VR
beu-i-al
VR (common abbreviation)
증강현실
jeunggang-hyeonshil
Augmented Reality
메타버스
metaboseu
Metaverse
몰입감
moripgam
Immersion
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