English–Korean

“principle” in Korean

Korean

Also원리 (wolli) · 원칙 (wonchik)

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeopchik

Example

그는 성공의 법칙을 찾으려고 한다.keu neun seong gong ui peop chi geul cha jeu ryeo go han da

He is trying to find the principle of success.

Illustration for 법칙 (principle)

How to say “principle” in Korean

“Principle” in Korean is 법칙 (peopchik).

A broad principle that explains why the same kind of event keeps happening.

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

Example sentences with 법칙

자연의 법칙은 이해하기 어렵다.cha yeo nui peop chi geun i hae ha gi eo ryeop tta

The laws of nature are difficult to understand.

Tips for using 법칙

  • English speakers can connect this word with scientific language, where recurring relationships are often described as principles or laws.

Other Korean words for “principle”

이 기계의 원리는 아주 간단하다.i ki gye ui wol li neun a ju kan dan ha da

The principle behind this machine is very simple.

원칙을 지켜야 해요.won chi geul chi kyeo ya hae yo

We have to follow the principle.

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