How do you say "algorithm" in Korean?

알고리즘

algorijeum

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "algorithm" is 알고리즘 (algorijeum).

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Pronunciation

Read “algorijeum” as al-gor-ij-eum with a flat, level rhythm rather than an English up-down stress pattern.

Writing and usage

알고리즘 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

이 앱은 영리한 알고리즘을 사용합니다.

i aebeun yeongrihan algorijeumeul sayonghapnida.

The app uses a clever algorithm.

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How to remember 알고리즘

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Questions about 알고리즘

How do you pronounce 알고리즘?

Read “algorijeum” as al-gor-ij-eum with a flat, level rhythm rather than an English up-down stress pattern.

Is 알고리즘 formal or casual?

알고리즘 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 알고리즘 written in Korean?

알고리즘 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as algorijeum.

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