How do you say "architect" in Korean?

건축가

geonchukga

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "architect" is 건축가 (geonchukga).

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Pronunciation

The romanization “geonchukga” is read almost exactly as spelled in English, just keep the rhythm even across its 3 syllables.

Writing and usage

건축가 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

건축가는 높은 건물을 설계했다.

geonchukganeun nopeun geonmureul seolgyehaetda.

The architect designed a tall building.

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How to remember 건축가

Say “geonchukga” a few times fast — it starts to sound like blueprints unrolled on a desk, which is exactly the hook to hang it on.

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Questions about 건축가

How do you pronounce 건축가?

The romanization “geonchukga” is read almost exactly as spelled in English, just keep the rhythm even across its 3 syllables.

Is 건축가 formal or casual?

건축가 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 건축가 written in Korean?

건축가 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as geonchukga.

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