영양분 (Yeongyangbun) is a word for the 'good things' inside food that help our bodies stay healthy and grow big. Think of it like the power inside an apple or a carrot. When you eat, your body takes the 영양분 and uses it to give you energy to play and learn. At this level, you can think of it as 'food power.' You might hear a teacher say, 'Eat your vegetables because they have lots of 영양분.' It is a noun. You use it when you want to talk about why food is healthy. For example, '사과는 영양분이 많아요' (Apples have many nutrients). Even though it is a big word, it is very important because Koreans care a lot about eating healthy food. Just remember: Food -> 영양분 -> Energy and Growth!
At the A2 level, you should know that 영양분 refers to 'nutrients.' This word is used for plants, animals, and humans. It is made of three parts: Yeong (build), Yang (nourish), and Bun (part). It describes the substances like vitamins and minerals in food. You will often see this word with the verb '흡수하다' (to absorb) or '공급하다' (to supply). For instance, '식물은 물과 영양분을 흡수해요' (Plants absorb water and nutrients). It is different from '맛' (taste). A food can have a bad taste but have many 영양분. You can also use it to describe soil: '이 땅은 영양분이 풍부해요' (This soil is rich in nutrients). This is a great word to use when talking about your diet or gardening hobbies.
As a B1 learner, you can start using 영양분 in more complex sentences and understand its nuances. It specifically refers to the constituent substances of nutrition. While '영양' is the general concept of nutrition, '영양분' refers to the tangible components. You'll encounter this in health-related discussions, such as '가공식품은 영양분이 파괴되기 쉽습니다' (Processed foods are likely to have their nutrients destroyed). Notice the use of '파괴되다' (to be destroyed) here. You can also use it metaphorically to talk about personal growth. For example, '실패는 성공의 영양분이 됩니다' (Failure becomes the nourishment for success). This level of usage shows you understand that growth requires a foundation of 'nutrients,' whether physical or experiential.
At the B2 level, 영양분 is a key term for discussing biology, ecology, and advanced health topics. You should be able to distinguish it from '영양소' (specific nutrient elements). 영양분 is often used in the context of '영양분 섭취' (nutrient intake) or '영양분 불균형' (nutrient imbalance). In a professional or academic setting, you might discuss how certain cooking methods preserve or deplete the 영양분 in ingredients. For example, '채소를 살짝 데치면 영양분 손실을 줄일 수 있습니다' (Blanching vegetables slightly can reduce nutrient loss). You should also be comfortable using it in agricultural contexts, discussing the '영양분 순환' (nutrient cycle) in an ecosystem. It implies a functional view of food and substances.
For C1 learners, 영양분 is used with precision in academic and literary contexts. You might explore the '영양분 용출' (leaching of nutrients) in soil science or the '영양분 대사' (nutrient metabolism) in medicine. Metaphorically, 영양분 takes on a sophisticated role in describing cultural and intellectual development. You might say, '그의 작품은 고전 문학이라는 영양분을 먹고 자랐다' (His work grew up feeding on the nourishment of classical literature). This suggests a deep, foundational influence. You should also be aware of the register; while '영양분' is standard, using '자양분' can add a more poetic or profound layer to your writing when discussing life-sustaining forces. At this level, you use the word to describe the essential essence that allows any complex system to thrive.
At the C2 level, you possess a masterly command of 영양분, using it to navigate complex discourses in biochemistry, philosophy, and socio-economics. You might analyze the '영양분 불평등' (nutrient inequality) in global food systems or the '생화학적 영양분 결합' (biochemical nutrient bonding). You understand the subtle distinction between '양분', '영양분', and '영양소' and choose the one that fits the exact scientific or rhetorical requirement of your text. In high-level literature, you use 영양분 to describe the vitalizing elements of a civilization or an era's thought. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker, utilizing the word in collocations like '영양분의 보고' (a treasure trove of nutrients) to describe a particularly rich source of vital substances.

영양분 in 30 Sekunden

  • 영양분 refers to the physical substances (nutrients) found in food or soil that are required for living organisms to grow and survive.
  • It is a concrete noun used in health, science, and agriculture, often paired with verbs like 'absorb' (흡수하다) or 'supply' (공급하다).
  • Metaphorically, it describes intellectual or spiritual 'food' that contributes to a person's inner development or a project's success.
  • Commonly confused with '영양' (nutrition concept) or '영양소' (specific nutrient elements like protein), it serves as a general term for nourishment.

The Korean word 영양분 (Yeongyangbun) is a technical yet common noun that translates most directly to 'nutrients' or 'nourishment' in English. It is composed of the Hanja Yeong (營) meaning to manage or build, Yang (養) meaning to nourish or raise, and Bun (分) meaning a part or component. Together, it refers to the specific chemical substances or components found in food, soil, or water that are essential for the growth, maintenance, and repair of a living organism. While the related word 영양 (Yeongyang) refers to the general state or concept of 'nutrition,' 영양분 specifically focuses on the physical substances themselves.

Biological Context
In biology, this word describes the vitamins, minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates that cells need to function. It is used when discussing how the body processes food after digestion.
Agricultural Context
Farmers and gardeners use it to describe the quality of soil. If soil lacks 영양분, plants will wither or fail to produce fruit.
Metaphorical Context
In literature and self-improvement, it refers to intellectual or emotional 'food' that helps a person grow, such as reading books or experiencing travel.

우리 몸은 다양한 영양분을 필요로 합니다. (Our bodies require various nutrients.)

The word is frequently heard in health documentaries, cooking shows emphasizing healthy ingredients, and science classrooms. It carries a positive connotation, associated with vitality, health, and development. In a society like Korea, where food is deeply tied to health (as seen in the phrase Yak-sik-dong-won - food and medicine come from the same source), understanding 영양분 is key to navigating conversations about wellness and diet.

식물이 흙에서 영양분을 골고루 흡수하고 있어요. (The plant is evenly absorbing nutrients from the soil.)

Using 영양분 correctly requires understanding its role as a concrete noun. It typically functions as an object for verbs like 흡수하다 (to absorb), 공급하다 (to supply), or 섭취하다 (to ingest). Because it is a noun, it can be modified by adjectives like 풍부한 (rich/abundant) or 부족한 (insufficient).

Health & Diet
"인스턴트 식품은 영양분이 부족하기 쉽습니다." (Instant foods are likely to lack nutrients.)
Science & Nature
"뿌리는 땅속의 물과 영양분을 빨아들입니다." (Roots suck up water and nutrients from the ground.)

성장기 어린이에게는 골고루 된 영양분 섭취가 중요합니다. (For growing children, balanced nutrient intake is important.)

When using it metaphorically, you might say a book was 'spiritual nourishment' (정신적 영양분). This shows the versatility of the word beyond just physical food. It implies that something is providing the necessary foundation for progress. In professional settings, like a doctor's consultation, you might hear 영양분 불균형 (nutrient imbalance), which sounds more formal and clinical than just saying you aren't eating well.

이 책은 나의 내면을 채워주는 소중한 영양분이 되었다. (This book became the precious nourishment that filled my inner self.)

You will encounter 영양분 in several specific real-world scenarios in Korea. Firstly, in grocery stores, particularly on the labels of health foods or fertilizers. A bag of soil at a garden center will boast about its 영양분 content. Secondly, in the media. News segments about seasonal health often discuss which foods provide the best 영양분 for the summer heat or winter cold.

Hospitals/Clinics
Doctors use this term when discussing blood test results or IV drips (often called '영양제' - nutrition supplements).
Educational Content
Textbooks for middle and high school biology use this as a standard term for the components of the digestive and circulatory systems.

"이 비료는 식물에 필요한 영양분을 공급합니다." (This fertilizer supplies the nutrients needed by plants.)

In casual conversation, a mother might tell her child to eat vegetables because they have many 영양분. It is a word that bridges the gap between scientific jargon and everyday household speech. Unlike some academic terms, 영양분 is extremely accessible to the general public. You'll also see it in beauty marketing, where skincare products claim to provide 영양분 to the skin to keep it youthful.

피부에 영양분을 듬뿍 주는 마스크팩입니다. (This is a mask pack that gives plenty of nutrients to the skin.)

The most common mistake learners make is confusing 영양분 with 영양소 or simply 영양. While they are related, their usage is distinct. 영양 (Nutrition) is the abstract concept. You can say '영양이 좋다' (The nutrition is good), but you cannot say '영양분을 섭취하다' (to ingest nutrition) when you mean the physical substances. 영양소 (Nutrient element) refers to the specific chemical categories like Protein or Carbohydrate. Use 영양분 when referring to the collective 'good stuff' in food or soil.

Mistake 1: Abstract vs Concrete
Incorrect: "영양분을 공부해요" (I study nutrients - as a major). Correct: "영양학을 공부해요" (I study nutrition science).
Mistake 2: Over-specification
Incorrect: "비타민 C는 중요한 영양분입니다." While technically okay, "영양소" is much more natural for specific elements.

틀린 예: 영양분이 나빠요. (The 'nutrients' are bad - sounds like the chemicals themselves are evil.) 맞는 예: 영양 상태가 나빠요. (The nutritional status is bad.)

Another error is using 영양분 for inanimate objects that don't 'grow' or 'live'. You wouldn't use it for a car needing fuel or a computer needing electricity. It is strictly for biological or metaphorical growth. Even in metaphorical use, it must imply a 'living' growth, like the growth of the mind or a relationship.

To sound more like a native speaker, you should know when to swap 영양분 for its synonyms depending on the context. There are several words that cover the territory of 'nourishment' or 'nutrients'.

영양소 (Yeongyangso)
Used for specific chemical nutrients like 5 essential nutrients (5대 영양소). It is more scientific and analytical.
양분 (Yangbun)
A shorter form often used in botany and agriculture. '식물은 양분을 필요로 한다' (Plants need nutrients).
자양분 (Jayangbun)
Often used in a more literary or metaphorical sense. It implies something that deeply enriches or sustains life and growth over a long period.

Comparison: 영양분 (General nutrients) vs 자양분 (Deep nourishment/Metaphorical foundation).

If you are talking about fertilizer for plants, you might also use 비료 (fertilizer) or 거름 (manure/compost). While these aren't synonyms for 'nutrients', they are the *source* of the 영양분. In a medical setting, 수액 (fluid/IV) is often the vehicle for delivering 영양분 to patients who cannot eat.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The character 營 (yeong) in 영양 originally referred to building a military camp, implying that nutrients are the building blocks of the body's 'fortress'.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /jʌŋ.jaŋ.bun/
US /jʌŋ.jaŋ.bun/
Stress is relatively even across all three syllables, typical of Korean.
Reimt sich auf
수분 (subun - moisture) 성분 (seongbun - ingredient) 부분 (bubun - part) 충분 (chungbun - enough) 기분 (gibun - mood) 구분 (gubun - distinction) 배분 (baebun - distribution) 명분 (myeongbun - justification)
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing 'yeong' as 'yong'.
  • Making the 'u' in 'bun' too long like 'boon'.
  • Missing the 'ng' sound in 'yang'.
  • Pronouncing it as 'yeong-yang-pun' (avoid the 'p' sound).
  • Stressing the last syllable too much.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Easy to recognize due to Hanja roots, but requires context to distinguish from synonyms.

Schreiben 4/5

Spelling is straightforward, but knowing which verb to pair it with (collocations) takes practice.

Sprechen 3/5

Pronunciation is simple for English speakers.

Hören 3/5

Clearly articulated in media and lectures.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

음식 (food) 몸 (body) 건강 (health) 먹다 (eat) 성장 (growth)

Als Nächstes lernen

대사 (metabolism) 비타민 (vitamin) 칼로리 (calorie) 소화 (digestion) 면역력 (immunity)

Fortgeschritten

항산화 (antioxidant) 포도당 (glucose) 아미노산 (amino acid) 전해질 (electrolyte) 효소 (enzyme)

Wichtige Grammatik

-기 위해 (In order to)

영양분을 섭취하기 위해 채소를 먹어요.

-ㄹ 수 있다 (Can/Possibility)

이 비료로 영양분을 줄 수 있어요.

-아야/어야 하다 (Must/Should)

영양분을 골고루 먹어야 해요.

-는 것 (Nounizing a verb)

영양분을 흡수하는 것이 중요합니다.

-보다 (Comparison)

고기보다 채소에 영양분이 더 많을 때도 있어요.

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

우유에는 영양분이 많아요.

Milk has many nutrients.

Noun + 에는 (in/at) + 많아요 (is many/much).

2

밥을 먹어야 영양분이 생겨요.

You have to eat rice to get nutrients.

-어야 (must) + 생겨요 (to be formed/appear).

3

이 과일은 영양분이 풍부해요.

This fruit is rich in nutrients.

풍부해요 (to be abundant/rich).

4

영양분을 골고루 먹어요.

Eat nutrients evenly.

골고루 (evenly/balanced) + 먹어요 (eat).

5

채소에는 좋은 영양분이 있어요.

There are good nutrients in vegetables.

좋은 (good) + Noun + 있어요 (there is).

6

고기는 우리 몸에 영양분을 줘요.

Meat gives our bodies nutrients.

Noun + 을/를 (object marker) + 줘요 (give).

7

물도 중요한 영양분이에요.

Water is also an important nutrient.

도 (also) + 이에요 (is).

8

엄마가 영양분 많은 음식을 해줬어요.

Mom made food with many nutrients.

Relative clause: 영양분 많은 (nutrient-rich) + Noun.

1

식물은 햇빛과 영양분이 필요해요.

Plants need sunlight and nutrients.

필요해요 (to need) takes the subject marker 이/가.

2

뿌리가 땅에서 영양분을 흡수합니다.

Roots absorb nutrients from the ground.

흡수합니다 (absorbs) - formal style.

3

이 비료는 영양분이 아주 많습니다.

This fertilizer has very many nutrients.

아주 (very) + 많습니다 (is many).

4

골고루 먹어야 영양분 섭취가 잘 돼요.

You must eat evenly for good nutrient intake.

섭취 (intake) + 가 잘 돼요 (is done well).

5

영양분이 부족하면 병에 걸려요.

If nutrients are lacking, you get sick.

부족하면 (if lacking) + 병에 걸려요 (catch a disease).

6

콩에는 단백질이라는 영양분이 있어요.

Beans have a nutrient called protein.

Noun + 이라는 (called) + Noun.

7

바닷물 속에도 영양분이 들어있습니다.

Nutrients are also contained in seawater.

들어있습니다 (is contained/inside).

8

아이들은 영양분을 많이 섭취해야 해요.

Children must ingest many nutrients.

-해야 해요 (must do).

1

이 흙은 영양분이 다 빠져나갔어요.

This soil has lost all its nutrients.

빠져나가다 (to escape/drain out).

2

음식을 오래 삶으면 영양분이 파괴됩니다.

If you boil food for a long time, nutrients are destroyed.

파괴되다 (to be destroyed/broken down).

3

영양분이 골고루 들어 있는 식단을 짜야 합니다.

You should create a meal plan that contains balanced nutrients.

식단을 짜다 (to make/plan a diet).

4

피부에 영양분을 공급하는 크림을 발라요.

Apply a cream that supplies nutrients to the skin.

공급하는 (supplying) - present participle.

5

이 책은 내 마음의 영양분이 되었어요.

This book became the nourishment for my heart.

Metaphorical usage of 영양분.

6

운동 후에는 영양분 보충이 꼭 필요합니다.

After exercise, nutrient replenishment is definitely necessary.

보충 (supplement/replenishment).

7

인스턴트 음식은 영양분이 불균형합니다.

Instant food has unbalanced nutrients.

불균형하다 (to be unbalanced).

8

숲의 낙엽은 나무의 영양분이 됩니다.

Fallen leaves in the forest become nutrients for trees.

Noun + 이/가 되다 (to become).

1

미생물은 유기물을 분해하여 영양분을 만듭니다.

Microorganisms decompose organic matter to create nutrients.

분해하여 (decompose and...).

2

태반을 통해 태아에게 영양분이 전달됩니다.

Nutrients are delivered to the fetus through the placenta.

전달되다 (to be delivered/transferred).

3

이 지역의 토양은 영양분 함량이 매우 높습니다.

The soil in this region has a very high nutrient content.

함량 (content/amount).

4

영양분 흡수율을 높이기 위해 비타민을 함께 드세요.

Take vitamins together to increase the nutrient absorption rate.

흡수율 (absorption rate).

5

과도한 가공 과정에서 필수 영양분이 손실되었습니다.

Essential nutrients were lost during the excessive processing.

손실되다 (to be lost).

6

실패의 경험은 성장의 좋은 영양분이 될 것입니다.

The experience of failure will be good nourishment for growth.

Future tense with confidence (-을 것입니다).

7

혈액은 전신으로 영양분과 산소를 운반합니다.

Blood carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the whole body.

운반하다 (to transport/carry).

8

적절한 영양분 배합이 사료의 품질을 결정합니다.

Proper nutrient combination determines the quality of the feed.

배합 (mixture/combination).

1

강물의 범람은 주변 토지에 영양분을 공급하는 천연 프로세스입니다.

The flooding of rivers is a natural process that supplies nutrients to the surrounding land.

범람 (flooding/overflow).

2

고전 읽기는 지적 성장을 위한 필수적인 영양분을 제공합니다.

Reading classics provides essential nourishment for intellectual growth.

지적 (intellectual).

3

식물 플랑크톤은 해양 생태계의 기초적인 영양분 공급원입니다.

Phytoplankton is the fundamental nutrient source of the marine ecosystem.

공급원 (source of supply).

4

영양분 과다 섭취는 오히려 건강에 해로울 수 있습니다.

Excessive nutrient intake can actually be harmful to health.

과다 (excessive) + 오히려 (on the contrary).

5

이 이론은 당대 철학의 영양분을 흡수하여 탄생했습니다.

This theory was born by absorbing the nourishment of the philosophy of the time.

당대 (at that time/of the era).

6

세포막은 선택적으로 영양분을 투과시키는 기능을 합니다.

The cell membrane functions to selectively permeate nutrients.

투과시키다 (to make permeate/pass through).

7

문화적 다양성은 사회 발전을 위한 영양분 역할을 합니다.

Cultural diversity acts as nourishment for social development.

역할을 하다 (to play a role).

8

영양분의 용출 현상으로 인해 토양이 척박해졌습니다.

The soil has become barren due to the leaching of nutrients.

용출 (leaching/elution) + 척박해지다 (to become barren).

1

심해저의 영양분 용승 현상은 어장을 풍요롭게 만듭니다.

The nutrient upwelling phenomenon in the deep sea floor makes fishing grounds abundant.

용승 (upwelling).

2

예술적 영감의 영양분은 일상의 사소한 관찰에서 비롯됩니다.

The nourishment of artistic inspiration stems from trivial observations of daily life.

비롯되다 (to originate/stem from).

3

영양분 대사 경로의 교란은 만성 질환의 근본 원인이 됩니다.

Disturbance of nutrient metabolic pathways becomes the root cause of chronic diseases.

교란 (disturbance/disruption).

4

국가 경쟁력은 교육이라는 영양분을 통해 강화됩니다.

National competitiveness is strengthened through the nourishment of education.

강화되다 (to be strengthened).

5

뿌리혹박테리아는 질소라는 영양분을 식물에게 고정해 줍니다.

Rhizobia fix the nutrient nitrogen for plants.

고정하다 (to fix/secure).

6

정신적 영양분 결핍은 현대인의 고독을 심화시킵니다.

Mental nutrient deficiency intensifies the loneliness of modern people.

심화시키다 (to deepen/intensify).

7

토양 내 영양분의 생물학적 가용성은 기후 변화에 민감합니다.

The bioavailability of nutrients in the soil is sensitive to climate change.

생물학적 가용성 (bioavailability).

8

그의 철학은 동서양의 영양분을 융합한 결과물입니다.

His philosophy is the result of fusing the nourishment of East and West.

융합 (fusion).

Synonyme

자양분 영양소

Häufige Kollokationen

영양분을 흡수하다
영양분이 풍부하다
영양분을 공급하다
영양분이 부족하다
영양분을 섭취하다
영양분이 빠져나가다
영양분 손실
영양분 불균형
영양분 함유
영양분의 보고

Häufige Phrasen

골고루 된 영양분

— Balanced nutrients. Used to emphasize the importance of variety in diet.

아이들에게는 골고루 된 영양분이 필요해요.

필수 영양분

— Essential nutrients. Substances the body cannot make on its own.

비타민은 필수 영양분 중 하나입니다.

영양분을 빨아들이다

— To suck up nutrients. Commonly used for plants or roots.

나무가 땅속 영양분을 빨아들인다.

영양분을 주다

— To give nutrients. Simple way to say 'to nourish'.

화초에 영양분을 줘야겠어요.

영양분이 없다

— To have no nutrients. Used for junk food or poor soil.

이 땅은 영양분이 하나도 없어요.

영양분을 채우다

— To fill up with nutrients. Often used in skincare or recovery.

피부 깊숙이 영양분을 채워줍니다.

영양분 파괴

— Nutrient destruction. Often discussed in cooking or processing.

고온에서는 영양분 파괴가 일어납니다.

영양분 보충제

— Nutrient supplements. Pills or liquids taken to add nutrients.

영양분 보충제를 챙겨 먹고 있어요.

영양분 대사

— Nutrient metabolism. The process of using nutrients in the body.

운동은 영양분 대사를 돕습니다.

영양분 전달

— Nutrient delivery/transfer. Moving nutrients to where they are needed.

혈액 순환은 영양분 전달에 중요해요.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

영양분 vs 영양 (Yeongyang)

Yeongyang is the general concept of nutrition. Yeongyangbun is the actual substance/nutrient.

영양분 vs 영양소 (Yeongyangso)

Yeongyangso is a specific nutrient element like 'Vitamin B'. Yeongyangbun is more general.

영양분 vs 양분 (Yangbun)

Yangbun is a synonym but used more often for plants and soil than for human health.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"성공의 영양분이 되다"

— To become the nourishment for success. Meaning failures or experiences help one succeed later.

어려운 시절이 성공의 영양분이 되었습니다.

Inspirational
"마음의 영양분을 얻다"

— To get nourishment for the heart/mind. Meaning to gain wisdom or comfort.

여행을 통해 마음의 영양분을 얻었어요.

Literary
"영양분 없는 소리"

— Nutrient-less talk. Meaning useless or empty words (slangy/informal).

영양분 없는 소리 그만하고 공부나 해.

Informal
"삶의 영양분"

— Nourishment of life. Something that makes life worth living.

음악은 제 삶의 영양분입니다.

Neutral
"지식의 영양분"

— Nourishment of knowledge. Information that helps intellectual growth.

도서관은 지식의 영양분이 가득한 곳이다.

Formal
"영양분을 통째로 먹다"

— To eat the nutrients whole. Usually means eating unpeeled fruit or whole grains.

사과는 껍질째 먹어야 영양분을 통째로 먹는 거예요.

Common
"영양분이 쏙 빠지다"

— Nutrients are completely drained out. Used when food is overcooked.

너무 오래 끓여서 영양분이 쏙 빠졌네.

Informal
"영양분을 골라 먹다"

— To pick and eat only nutrients. Can mean being a selective eater for health.

그는 몸에 좋은 영양분만 골라 먹는다.

Neutral
"영양분의 보고"

— A treasure trove of nutrients. Used for superfoods.

블루베리는 영양분의 보고로 알려져 있다.

Journalistic
"영양분을 아낌없이 주다"

— To give nutrients without stinting. Used for parents or nature.

대지는 우리에게 영양분을 아낌없이 줍니다.

Poetic

Leicht verwechselbar

영양분 vs 영양제

Both start with 'Yeongyang'.

Yeongyangje is a physical supplement (pill/liquid), while Yeongyangbun is the nutrient inside it.

이 영양제에는 다양한 영양분이 들어 있어요.

영양분 vs 성분

Both mean 'component/part'.

Seongbun is any ingredient (can be chemical, toxic, or neutral). Yeongyangbun is specifically beneficial.

과자의 성분표를 보니 영양분보다 설탕이 더 많네요.

영양분 vs 칼로리

Both relate to food value.

Calorie is a measure of energy. Yeongyangbun refers to the vitamins/minerals/proteins themselves.

칼로리는 높지만 영양분은 부족한 음식.

영양분 vs 비료

Both relate to plant growth.

Biryo is the external product (fertilizer) you add. Yeongyangbun is what the plant extracts from it.

비료를 주어 흙에 영양분을 더했습니다.

영양분 vs 자양분

Very similar meaning.

Jayangbun is more literary and often refers to long-term nourishment or metaphorical growth.

부모님의 사랑은 내 삶의 자양분이 되었다.

Satzmuster

A1

[Food] + 에는 영양분이 많아요.

사과에는 영양분이 많아요.

A2

[Living thing] + 은/는 [Source] + 에서 영양분을 흡수해요.

식물은 흙에서 영양분을 흡수해요.

B1

[Action] + 하면 영양분이 파괴돼요.

오래 끓이면 영양분이 파괴돼요.

B2

[Noun] + 은/는 성장의 좋은 영양분이 됩니다.

독서는 성장의 좋은 영양분이 됩니다.

C1

[Phenomenon] + 으로 인해 영양분 공급이 중단되었다.

가뭄으로 인해 영양분 공급이 중단되었다.

C2

[Abstract Noun] + 의 영양분은 [Source] + 에서 비롯된다.

창의성의 영양분은 자유로운 사고에서 비롯된다.

B1

영양분 불균형은 [Result] + 을/를 초래한다.

영양분 불균형은 비만을 초래한다.

A2

영양분이 풍부한 [Noun] + 을/를 드세요.

영양분이 풍부한 음식을 드세요.

Wortfamilie

Substantive

영양 (nutrition)
영양소 (nutrient element)
영양학 (nutrition science)
영양제 (supplement)
영양사 (nutritionist)

Verben

영양분을 공급하다 (to supply nutrients)
영양분을 흡수하다 (to absorb nutrients)
영양분을 섭취하다 (to ingest nutrients)

Adjektive

영양가 있는 (nutritious)
영양분이 풍부한 (rich in nutrients)
영양분이 부족한 (lacking in nutrients)

Verwandt

비타민 (vitamin)
단백질 (protein)
탄수화물 (carbohydrate)
무기질 (minerals)
지방 (fat)

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frequency

High in health, science, and parenting domains.

Häufige Fehler
  • 영양분을 요리하다 영양가 있는 음식을 요리하다

    You cook food, you don't 'cook' the nutrients themselves.

  • 영양분이 죽었어요 영양분이 파괴되었어요

    Nutrients are chemicals, so they are 'destroyed' (파괴), not 'killed' (죽다).

  • 자동차가 영양분을 필요로 해요 자동차가 연료를 필요로 해요

    Cars need fuel (연료), not biological nutrients.

  • 영양분 상태 영양 상태

    When referring to the 'status' of nutrition, use the abstract '영양'.

  • 영양분을 공부하다 영양학을 공부하다

    You study the science of nutrition (영양학), not the physical nutrients themselves as a subject name.

Tipps

Healthy Eating

Use '영양분' when you want to praise the healthiness of a meal. It sounds more sophisticated than just saying 'good food'.

Lab Reports

In a lab or academic setting, use '영양분' to describe the substances being tested or observed in a biological system.

Growth Mindset

Use it to describe experiences that helped you grow. 'This challenge was the 영양분 for my growth.'

Green Thumb

If your plants are yellowing, say '영양분이 부족한 것 같아요' (I think they lack nutrients).

Beauty Talk

Notice how Korean beauty products use '영양' or '영양분' to imply the product 'feeds' the skin.

Subject vs Object

Remember: 영양분이 많다 (Subject) vs 영양분을 주다 (Object).

Yang-bun vs Yeongyang-bun

Use '양분' for plants/soil to sound more concise, and '영양분' for humans/general health.

Clear 'Bun'

Make sure the 'bun' doesn't sound like 'poon'. It's a soft 'b' sound.

News Keywords

In health news, '영양분' is a high-frequency keyword. Listen for it during seasonal health segments.

Korean Values

Showing concern for someone's '영양분' intake is a way of showing care and affection in Korea.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'Young' (영) + 'Young' (양) + 'Bun'. Nutrients keep you 'Young' and 'Young' if you eat a whole 'Bun' (even though bread isn't the only source!).

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a seedling in dark, rich soil with glowing particles (영양분) moving into its roots.

Word Web

Food (음식) Growth (성장) Health (건강) Vitamins (비타민) Soil (토양) Absorption (흡수) Energy (에너지) Body (몸)

Herausforderung

Try to identify three '영양분' in your last meal and say them in Korean (e.g., 비타민, 단백질).

Wortherkunft

Derived from Sino-Korean Hanja characters: 營 (yeong) + 養 (yang) + 分 (bun).

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: 營 (to manage/build) + 養 (to nourish) + 分 (part/component).

Sino-Korean (Hanja-based)

Kultureller Kontext

No specific sensitivities, but avoid using it for things that don't grow (like machines).

In English, we use 'nutrients' mostly in scientific or health contexts. In Korean, '영양분' is slightly more common in everyday speech than 'nutrients' is in casual English.

Korean health programs like 'Vitamin' often use this word. Middle school science textbooks in Korea feature a chapter on '영양분과 소화' (Nutrients and Digestion). Agricultural slogans often mention '영양분 가득한 우리 땅' (Our land full of nutrients).

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Cooking & Recipes

  • 영양분 손실을 줄이는 법
  • 영양분이 풍부한 재료
  • 영양분을 그대로 살린 요리
  • 영양분 파괴 방지

Gardening & Farming

  • 토양의 영양분 관리
  • 영양분을 공급하는 비료
  • 영양분이 부족한 흙
  • 식물의 영양분 흡수

Medical & Health

  • 영양분 불균형 증상
  • 필수 영양분 섭취 권장량
  • 영양분 흡수 장애
  • 체내 영양분 전달

Beauty & Skincare

  • 피부 영양분 공급
  • 모발 영양분 케어
  • 영양분이 가득한 에센스
  • 피부 깊숙한 영양분

Self-Improvement (Metaphor)

  • 정신적 영양분을 채우다
  • 성장의 영양분이 되는 경험
  • 마음의 영양분인 독서
  • 삶의 영양분을 찾아서

Gesprächseinstiege

"평소에 영양분 섭취를 위해 어떤 음식을 즐겨 드세요? (What food do you enjoy for nutrient intake?)"

"영양분이 풍부한 한국 음식을 추천해 주실 수 있나요? (Can you recommend nutrient-rich Korean food?)"

"식물을 키울 때 영양분 관리는 어떻게 하시나요? (How do you manage nutrients when growing plants?)"

"요리할 때 영양분 파괴를 막기 위한 팁이 있나요? (Do you have tips to prevent nutrient destruction when cooking?)"

"당신의 삶에서 가장 큰 '정신적 영양분'은 무엇인가요? (What is the biggest 'mental nourishment' in your life?)"

Tagebuch-Impulse

오늘 내가 먹은 음식들에는 어떤 영양분이 들어 있었는지 적어보세요. (Write about what nutrients were in the food you ate today.)

최근에 읽은 책이나 본 영화가 나에게 어떤 영양분을 주었는지 생각해보세요. (Think about what nourishment a recent book or movie gave you.)

건강을 위해 영양분 섭취를 어떻게 개선하고 싶은지 계획을 세워보세요. (Plan how you want to improve your nutrient intake for health.)

어린 시절의 경험이 지금의 나를 만드는 데 어떤 영양분이 되었나요? (What experiences from childhood became nourishment for making who you are now?)

영양분이 부족한 사회를 위해 우리가 할 수 있는 일은 무엇일까요? (What can we do for a society lacking in nutrients/resources?)

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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No, 영양분 is only for biological or metaphorical growth. For a car, use '연료' (fuel).

It can be both. Korean doesn't usually distinguish. It usually refers to 'nutrients' as a collective group.

영양소 (Nutrient element) is scientific, referring to categories like proteins. 영양분 (Nutrients) is more general, referring to the substances themselves.

Use '영양분이 풍부하다' (Yeongyangbuni pungbuhada).

Yes, metaphorically. '책은 마음의 영양분이다' (Books are nourishment for the mind).

It is a standard word used in both formal (science) and neutral (home) settings.

흡수하다 (absorb) and 공급하다 (supply) are the most common.

Usually, '영양분' implies something good. If something is bad, use '독소' (toxin) or '유해 성분' (harmful component).

Yes, '양분' is a shorter version, very common when talking about plants or soil.

營養分 (營: manage, 養: nourish, 分: part).

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Write a sentence: 'Apples have many nutrients.'

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Write a sentence: 'Plants absorb nutrients from the soil.'

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Write a sentence: 'You should eat balanced nutrients.'

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Write a sentence: 'This book is nourishment for my mind.'

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Describe the function of roots using '영양분'.

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Explain why instant food is unhealthy using '영양분'.

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How do you say 'nutrient imbalance'?

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Translate: 'Nourishment for growth'.

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Translate: 'Loss of essential nutrients'.

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Use '영양분' in a sentence about success.

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Write: 'Blood carries nutrients.'

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Translate: 'Rich in nutrients'.

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Write: 'Eat various nutrients.'

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Translate: 'Nutrient absorption rate'.

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Write: 'Milk is a treasure trove of nutrients.'

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Explain 'Yeongyangbun' to a child.

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Pronounce '영양분' clearly.

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Say 'Apples have nutrients' in Korean.

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Tell your friend to eat balanced nutrients.

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Say 'This soil is rich in nutrients.'

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Explain why you eat vegetables using '영양분'.

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Ask a doctor if you lack nutrients.

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Say 'Reading is nourishment for the soul.'

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Say 'Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.'

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Discuss the importance of nutrient intake for kids.

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Say 'I need to supplement nutrients.'

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Say 'This fertilizer supplies nutrients.'

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Ask 'What nutrients are in this food?'

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Say 'Nutrient loss occurs when boiling.'

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Say 'Failure is the nourishment of success.'

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Say 'My skin needs nutrients.'

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Pronounce '영양분 흡수율' correctly.

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Say 'The body requires various nutrients.'

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Say 'There are no nutrients in this snack.'

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Say 'Vitamin is an essential nutrient.'

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Say 'Balanced nutrients lead to health.'

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Listen and write: '사과는 영양분이 많아요.'

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Listen and write: '식물은 영양분을 흡수해요.'

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Listen and write: '영양분이 풍부한 토양.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '영양분 파괴를 막으세요.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '필수 영양분을 섭취합시다.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '마음의 영양분을 채우다.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '영양분 손실이 적은 조리법.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '영양분 불균형의 원인.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '피부에 영양분을 주다.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '영양분이 가득한 식사.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '뿌리는 영양분을 빨아들인다.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '성장의 영양분이 되는 경험.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '영양분 보충제를 드세요.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '영양분 함량이 높습니다.'

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Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening

Listen and write: '영양분은 몸에 꼭 필요해요.'

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

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