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life in Korean

life in Korean is 생명, 삶, 생활 — life means the condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.

life in Korean

생명
noun
Pronounced: saengmyeong
the state of being alive
noun
Pronounced: sam
the state of being alive
생활
noun
Pronounced: saenghwal
the state of being alive
존재
noun
Pronounced: jonjae
the world in general, existence

What does "life" mean?

  1. noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
    "Doctors fought to save the patient's life."
  2. noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
    "She spent her whole life in the same small town."
  3. noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
    "He talked about his life growing up in Manchester."
  4. noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
    "The party really came to life once the music started."

life in a sentence

  • Doctors fought to save the patient's life.
  • Life on Earth depends on water.
  • She spent her whole life in the same small town.
  • The batteries have a life of about two years.

Similar words in Korean

Common Korean translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "life" in Korean?

"life" in Korean is 생명, 삶, 생활. life means: The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.

How do you pronounce 생명?

"life" in Korean is 생명, pronounced "saengmyeong".

How do you use "life" in a sentence?

Example: "Doctors fought to save the patient's life." In Korean, "life" is 생명, 삶, 생활.

Are there other ways to say "life" in Korean?

Yes — Korean has 4 translations listed for "life": 생명, 삶, 생활, 존재.

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