English–Korean
“consciousness” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationuisik
Example
교통사고로 의식을 잃었다.kyo tong sa go ro ui si geul i reot tta
He lost consciousness in a traffic accident.
How to say “consciousness” in Korean
“Consciousness” in Korean is 의식 (uisik).
Awareness that lets a person notice what is happening inside and around them and respond to it.
Example sentences with 의식
수술 후에 그는 의식을 회복했다.su sul hu e keu neun ui si geul hoe bo kaet tta
He regained consciousness after surgery.
Tips for using 의식
- The same Korean form can also mean ritual, so context helps distinguish mental awareness from a ceremony.