English–Korean

“material” in Korean

Korean

Also재질 (chaejil) · 물질적 (muljjiljeok)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsojae

Example

이 가방은 튼튼한 소재로 만들어졌어요.i ka bang eun teun teun han so jae ro man deu reo jeo sseo yo

This bag is made of sturdy material.

Illustration for 소재 (material)

How to say “material” in Korean

“Material” in Korean is 소재 (sojae).

The substance or material that serves as the basic building block of a product or creative work.

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

Example sentences with 소재

요즘은 친환경 소재가 인기가 많아요.yo jeu meun chin hwan gyeong so jae ga in gi ga ma na yo

These days, eco-friendly materials are very popular.

Tips for using 소재

  • In product descriptions, especially for clothing and bags, this word highlights what an item is made from, while cooking usually calls for a different everyday term.

Other Korean words for “material”

제품을 살 때는 재질을 꼭 확인하세요.che pu meul sal ttae neun chae ji reul kkok hwa gin ha se yo

When buying a product, be sure to check the material.

요즘은 물질적으로 성공하는 것이 목표인 사람이 많다.yo jeu meun mul jjil jeo geu ro seong gong ha neun keo si mok pyo in sa ra mi man ta

These days, many people aim to achieve material success.

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