English–Korean
“civilization” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmunmyeong
Example
고대 문명의 유적을 발견했다.ko dae mun myeong ui yu jeo geul pal gyeon haet tta
I discovered the ruins of an ancient civilization.
How to say “civilization” in Korean
“Civilization” in Korean is 문명 (munmyeong).
An entire society reaches a developed stage where systems, skills, and culture shape everyday life.
Example sentences with 문명
현대 문명 덕분에 생활이 편리해졌다.hyeon dae mun myeong teok ppu ne saeng hwa ri pyeol li hae jeot tta
Thanks to modern civilization, life has become more convenient.
Tips for using 문명
- It can describe a historical stage or a society as a whole, but a single invention, building, or custom alone is not a civilization.