Korean word

과학자

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwahakjja

Meaning

  • nounscientist

Example

그는 과학자예요.keu neun kwa hak jja ye yo

He is a scientist.

Illustration for 과학자 (scientist)

More examples

과학자가 되기 위해 열심히 공부하고 있어요.kwa hak jja ga toe gi wi hae yeol sim hi kong bu ha go i sseo yo

I am studying hard to become a scientist.

Core concept

A person who gathers evidence, tests ideas, and builds new knowledge through scientific research.

Common phrases

  • 과학자로 일하다kwa hak jja ro il ha da

    work as a scientist

  • 과학자가 되다kwa hak jja ga toe da

    become a scientist

  • 연구하는 과학자yeon gu ha neun kwa hak jja

    research scientist

Similar words

연구자yeonguja: A person who investigates a topic in an organized way and explains what the findings show.
연구원yeonguwon: A person whose regular job is doing research for an organization or group.
엔지니어enjinieo: A professional who uses technology to design and improve products, machines, or computer systems.

Definition in Korean

새로운 지식을 찾기 위해 자료를 정리하고 가설을 검증하는 등 연구 활동을 하는 사람.sae ro un chi si geul chat kki wi hae cha ryo reul cheong ni ha go ka seo reul keom jeung ha neun teung yeon gu hwal dong eul ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean terms for science and person, meaning a person who does science.

Usage tips

  • English uses scientist for a person, while science names the knowledge and methods that person studies.

Related words

  • 과학kwahaksciencenoun
  • 과학성kwahaksseongscientificitynoun

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