English–Korean

“hygiene” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationwisaeng

Example

식당에서는 위생이 가장 중요하다.sik ttang e seo neun wi saeng i ka jang chung yo ha da

In a restaurant, hygiene matters most.

Illustration for 위생 (hygiene)

How to say “hygiene” in Korean

“Hygiene” in Korean is 위생 (wisaeng).

Preventing harmful germs from growing or spreading through clean conditions and careful habits.

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

Example sentences with 위생

병원에서는 위생을 특히 중요하게 여긴다.pyeong wo ne seo neun wi saeng eul teu ki chung yo ha ge yeo gin da

Hospitals consider hygiene especially important.

Tips for using 위생

  • English speakers often use cleanliness for appearance, but hygiene highlights habits and management that reduce health risks.

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