Korean Dictionary
How to say "Water Conservation" in Korean
“Water Conservation” in Korean is 물 절약 (pronounced "mul jeoryak").
물 절약
mul jeoryak
Usage & Context
Water conservation means using water efficiently and reducing waste. Korea faces water scarcity risks due to irregular rainfall distribution. Korean households and industries are encouraged to adopt water conservation practices.
Example Sentence
물 절약을 위해 샤워 시간을 줄여요.
I reduce shower time to conserve water.
How to use 물 절약 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Water Conservation” is 물 절약, romanized as mul jeoryak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
물 (mul) sounds like "mool," rhyming with 'pool' or 'cool.' 절약 (jeoryak) is pronounced "jeol-yak," where "jeol" is a quick 'juh-l' sound (like 'jolt' without the 't'), and "yak" sounds like the animal 'yak.' The 'r' in 'jeoryak' is a soft flap, similar to the 'tt' in 'butter' for American English speakers.
More Example Sentences
Discussing household chores and efficiency.
설거지할 때 물 절약하는 방법을 찾아봐요.
Let's find ways to conserve water when doing dishes.
Referring to environmental issues or news.
가뭄 때문에 물 절약이 더욱 중요해졌어요.
Water conservation has become even more important due to the drought.
Talking about education or parenting.
아이들에게 물 절약의 중요성을 가르쳐야 해요.
We need to teach children the importance of water conservation.
Cultural Context
Water conservation, 물 절약, is a significant concern in Korea, particularly due to irregular rainfall patterns and the potential for droughts. Public awareness campaigns often highlight simple actions like taking shorter showers, turning off the tap while brushing teeth, and reusing water. Many apartment complexes and public facilities display signs encouraging 절수 (jeolsu), which specifically means 'water saving,' reinforcing the collective effort to manage water resources.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
물 절약 캠페인
water conservation campaign
물 절약 실천
practice water conservation
물 절약 습관
water conservation habit
Related Expressions
절수
jeolsu
water saving (more formal/technical)
물 아껴쓰기
mul akkyeosseugi
saving water (more colloquial)
수자원 보호
sujawon boho
water resource protection
물 낭비
mul nangbi
water waste (antonym)
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