English–Korean
“survival” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsaengjon
Example
그는 생존을 위해 싸웠다.keu neun saeng jo neul wi hae ssa wot tta
He fought for survival.
How to say “survival” in Korean
“Survival” in Korean is 생존 (saengjon).
The continued existence of a person, group, or living thing despite danger or crisis.
Example sentences with 생존
그 산에서 생존을 위해 불씨를 지켰다.keu sa ne seo saeng jo neul wi hae pul ssi reul chi kyeot tta
To survive on that mountain, he guarded the embers.
Tips for using 생존
- Its formal tone makes it common in reports and discussions of disaster, ecology, and social conditions, while casual conversation often uses a more everyday verb expression.