과학
The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Examples
3 of 5과학 기술의 발전이 인류의 삶을 바꾸었습니다.
The advancement of science and technology changed human life.
저는 어릴 때부터 과학을 좋아했어요.
I have liked science since I was young.
이건 과학적으로 말이 안 돼.
This doesn't make sense scientifically.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gwa-Hak: Sounds like 'Core-Hak' (Hak = learning). Learning the core of the world.
Quick Quiz
미래에는 ( ) 기술이 더 중요해질 것입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 과학
Examples
과학 기술의 발전이 인류의 삶을 바꾸었습니다.
formalThe advancement of science and technology changed human life.
저는 어릴 때부터 과학을 좋아했어요.
everydayI have liked science since I was young.
이건 과학적으로 말이 안 돼.
informalThis doesn't make sense scientifically.
자연 과학과 인문 과학의 융합이 필요합니다.
academicFusion of natural sciences and humanities is necessary.
우리 회사는 과학적 근거를 바탕으로 제품을 만듭니다.
businessOur company makes products based on scientific evidence.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
과학이 발달하다
science develops
과학을 공부하다
to study science
과학의 힘
the power of science
Often Confused With
과학 (science) is the knowledge/theory; 기술 (technology) is the application.
Usage Notes
Frequently paired with '기술' (technology) to form '과학 기술'.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '과학' when you specifically mean a single 'experiment' (실험).
Memory Tip
Gwa-Hak: Sounds like 'Core-Hak' (Hak = learning). Learning the core of the world.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 科學 (gwahak).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
미래에는 ( ) 기술이 더 중요해질 것입니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 과학
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