How do you say "microscope" in Korean?

현미경

hyeonmigyeong

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "microscope" is 현미경 (hyeonmigyeong).

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Pronunciation

Hyeonmigyeong is four syllables, hyeon-mi-gyeong, with the same gyeong ending meaning viewing tool.

Writing and usage

현미경 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

그는 세포를 현미경으로 연구했다.

geuneun seporeul hyeonmigyeongeuro yeonguhaetda.

He studied the cells under a microscope.

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How to remember 현미경

Hyeon-mi means tiny or subtle, and a microscope is exactly the tool that reveals the tiny and subtle.

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Questions about 현미경

How do you pronounce 현미경?

Hyeonmigyeong is four syllables, hyeon-mi-gyeong, with the same gyeong ending meaning viewing tool.

Is 현미경 formal or casual?

현미경 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 현미경 written in Korean?

현미경 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as hyeonmigyeong.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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