English–Korean

“metal” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeumsok

Example

이 상자는 금속으로 만들어졌어요.i sang ja neun keum so geu ro man deu reo jeo sseo yo

This box is made of metal.

Illustration for 금속 (metal)

How to say “metal” in Korean

“Metal” in Korean is 금속 (keumsok).

A hard, shiny material that carries heat and electricity well.

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

Example sentences with 금속

금속 버튼을 누르자 불이 켜졌어요.keum sok peo teu neul nu reu ja pu ri kyeo jeo sseo yo

When we pressed the metal button, the light came on.

Tips for using 금속

  • In everyday descriptions, this noun works for an unspecified metal object or material, while iron, aluminum, or stainless steel identifies the substance more precisely.

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