English–Korean

“life” in Korean

Korean

Also목숨 (mokssum) · 삶 (sam) · 생명 (saengmyeong) · 인생 (insaeng)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaenghwal

Example

건강한 생활을 위해 매일 운동해요.keon gang han saeng hwa reul wi hae mae il un dong hae yo

I exercise every day to live a healthy life.

Illustration for 생활 (life)

How to say “life” in Korean

“Life” in Korean is 생활 (saenghwal).

A person's ordinary daily life as it continues through basic needs, work, and regular activities.

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

Example sentences with 생활

꾸준한 생활은 건강에 좋아요.kku jun han saeng hwa reun keon gang e cho a yo

A consistent lifestyle is good for your health.

Tips for using 생활

  • In conversation, this word often points to practical daily matters such as chores, work, and money, not only to a person's whole story.

Other Korean words for “life”

그는 목숨을 잃었다.keu neun mok ssu meul i reot tta

He lost his life.

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삶

sam

nounlife

건강한 삶을 위해 운동한다.keon gang han sal meul wi hae un dong han da

We exercise for a healthy life.

그는 사고로 생명을 잃었다.keu neun sa go ro saeng myeong eul i reot tta

He lost his life in an accident.

인생은 짧다.in saeng eun jjal tta

Life is short.

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