There are many words for nature in the Korean language.
We've gathered a list of nature related words in Korean with English translations to help you better understand the language.
Learning new vocabulary can help you engage in conversations about topics such as the environment or your travels, while learning about local customs and more.
This list is intended to be a collection of nature-related Korean vocabulary that can be used by both native Korean speakers and those studying the language.
We hope you enjoy it !
No. | English terms | Korean terms |
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1 | Arctic | 북극 |
2 | Beach | 해변, 바닷가 |
3 | Cave | 동굴 |
4 | Cliff | 절벽 |
5 | Coast | 해안 |
6 | Countryside | 시골 지역 |
7 | Desert | 사막 |
8 | Environment | 환경 |
9 | Field | 들판 |
10 | Forest | 숲 |
11 | Hill | 언덕 |
12 | Island | 섬 |
13 | Lake | 호수 |
14 | Land | 땅 |
15 | Meadow | 목초지 |
16 | Mountain | 산 |
17 | Ocean | 바다 |
18 | Rainforest | 다우림 |
19 | River | 강 |
20 | Sea | 바다 |
21 | Valley | 계곡 |
22 | Volcano | 화산 |
23 | Vapour | 수증기 |
24 | Wild | 야생 |
25 | Animals | 동물 |
26 | Bird | 새 |
27 | Branch | 나뭇가지 |
28 | Bush | 관목 |
29 | Fish | 물고기 |
30 | Flower | 꽃 |
31 | Fungus | 균류 |
32 | Grass | 풀 |
33 | Insects | 곤충 |
34 | Leaf | 나뭇잎 |
35 | Moss | 이끼 |
36 | Soil | 흙 |
37 | Path | 길 |
38 | Plants | 식물 |
39 | Pond | 연못 |
40 | Rock | 바위 |
41 | Stone | 돌 |
42 | Scenery | 경치 |
43 | Shrubs | 관목 |
44 | Mud | 진흙 |
45 | Tree | 나무 |
46 | Waterfall | 폭포 |
47 | Wave | 파도 |
48 | Wildlife | 야생 동물 |
49 | Autumn | 가을 |
50 | Clouds | 구름 |
51 | Earth | 지구 |
52 | Flood | 홍수 |
53 | Ice | 얼음 |
54 | Moon | 달 |
55 | Planet | 행성 |
56 | Rain | 비 |
57 | Droplets | 방울 |
58 | Season | 계절 |
59 | Sky | 하늘 |
60 | Sleet | 진눈깨비 |
61 | Snow | 눈 |
62 | Snowflakes | 눈송이 |
63 | Spring | 봄 |
64 | Stars | 변 |
65 | Sun | 해 / 태양 |
66 | Sunshine | 햇빛 |
67 | Temperature | 온도 |
68 | Winter | 겨울 |
69 | Nature | 자연 |
70 | Universe | 우주 |
71 | Thunder | 천둥 |
72 | Lightning | 번개 |
73 | Air | 공기 |
74 | Oxygen | 산소 |
75 | Summer | 여름 |
76 | Fine dust | 미세먼지 |
77 | Sand | 모래 |
78 | Humans | 인간 |
79 | Flowers | 꽃 |
80 | Fruits | 열매 |
81 | Wind | 바람 |
82 | Mist | 안개 |
83 | Fire | 불 |
84 | Water | 물 |
85 | Lava | 용암 |
86 | Smoke | 연기 |
87 | Earthquake | 지진 |
88 | Flood | 홍수 |
89 | Typhoon | 태풍 |
90 | Drought | 가뭄 |
91 | Forest fire | 삼불 |
92 | Landslide | 산사태 |
93 | Natural disaster | 자연재해 |
Those were some nature words in Korean. You can add these in your vocabulary list and practice framing sentences.
See also :
Korean vocabulary related to human life cycle
Ultimate list of Korean terms for family members
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Great list! Number 64 should be pyeol with a rieul for stars instead of pyeon.