English–Korean

“literature” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmunhak

Example

나는 문학을 좋아해.na neun mun ha geul cho a hae

I like literature.

Illustration for 문학 (literature)

How to say “literature” in Korean

“Literature” in Korean is 문학 (munhak).

Written art that explores human life and ideas through forms such as poetry, fiction, and drama.

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

Example sentences with 문학

도서관에서 문학 작품을 빌렸다.to seo gwa ne seo mun hak chak pu meul pil lyeot tta

I borrowed a literary work from the library.

Tips for using 문학

  • In Korean, this word often sounds academic or category based, so everyday conversations about reading usually name a specific genre or book instead.

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