English–Korean

“culture” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmunhwa

Example

여러 나라의 문화를 경험해 보는 것이 좋아요.yeo reo na ra ui mun hwa reul kyeong heom hae po neun keo si cho a yo

It's good to experience the cultures of many countries.

Illustration for 문화 (culture)

How to say “culture” in Korean

“Culture” in Korean is 문화 (munhwa).

A society's living patterns and forms of expression, shaped by people together and carried from one generation to the next.

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

Example sentences with 문화

해외에서 생활하면 문화 충격을 받을 때가 있어요.hae oe e seo saeng hwal ha myeon mun hwa chung gyeo geul pa deul ttae ga i sseo yo

When you live abroad, you may sometimes experience culture shock.

Tips for using 문화

  • When talking about different countries, this word covers more than famous customs because ordinary daily life also shows a culture.

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