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.

Illustration for 의식 (consciousness)

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.

Full entry for 의식: usage tips, similar words and word origin

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.

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