When talking about weight in Korea, you'll often hear the word 킬로그램 (kilogeuraem). This is directly borrowed from the English word "kilogram."
It's used just like in English to refer to a unit of mass, particularly for things like groceries, body weight, or ingredients when cooking.
For example, you might buy "2 킬로그램 of apples" (사과 2 킬로그램) or measure your "body weight in 킬로그램" (몸무게는 킬로그램으로 잽니다).
While there are other ways to express weight, 킬로그램 is very commonly used in everyday life, especially for items larger than a few hundred grams.
When discussing weight in Korea, 킬로그램 (killogeuraem) is the standard term for 'kilogram.' You'll often hear it used in everyday conversations, whether you're buying groceries, talking about someone's weight, or measuring ingredients for cooking.
It's a direct loanword from English, which makes it relatively easy for English speakers to recognize and learn. While there isn't a native Korean word that perfectly substitutes 'kilogram' in all contexts, you might occasionally encounter older or more traditional units like 근 (geun), particularly in markets for certain produce, though 킬로그램 remains prevalent.
Understanding 킬로그램 is essential for basic communication related to measurements in Korea. It's pronounced with a slight emphasis on the 'lo' syllable, similar to the English pronunciation but with Korean phonetics.
Alright, let's break down another useful Korean word: 킬로그램 (kilogeuraem). This one is super straightforward because it's a direct borrowing from 'kilogram' in English. This means it's one of those easy words you can add to your vocabulary right away without too much fuss. Knowing words like this makes navigating daily life in Korea, or understanding Korean media, a whole lot easier.
- Korean Word
- 킬로그램
- Romanization
- kilogeuraem
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- Definition
- Kilogram
- CEFR Level
- A1
§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news
You'll encounter 킬로그램 (kilogeuraem) frequently in situations where you need to talk about weight or mass. Think about grocery shopping, cooking, or even discussing someone's weight. It's a fundamental unit of measurement, so its usage is pretty universal across different contexts.
§ Everyday Shopping
The most common place you'll hear 킬로그램 is at the grocery store, market, or even online shopping for food. When you're buying fruits, vegetables, meat, or anything sold by weight, this word will pop up constantly. Knowing it will help you understand quantities and prices.
사과 두 킬로그램 주세요. (Please give me two kilograms of apples.)
고기 한 킬로그램에 얼마예요? (How much is one kilogram of meat?)
You might also see it written as kg, which is the international abbreviation. So, you might hear someone say "1kg" (일 킬로그램 - il kilogeuraem) or just see "1kg" on a label.
§ Health and Fitness
In discussions about health, diet, or exercise, 킬로그램 is essential for talking about body weight. Whether you're at the doctor's office, a gym, or just chatting with friends about weight goals, this word will come in handy.
제 몸무게는 60 킬로그램입니다. (My weight is 60 kilograms.)
이번 달에 2 킬로그램을 감량했어요. (I lost 2 kilograms this month.)
§ Cooking and Recipes
If you enjoy cooking or following Korean recipes, you'll see 킬로그램 used for ingredients. This is especially true for larger quantities of ingredients like flour, sugar, or specific cuts of meat.
이 레시피에는 밀가루 1 킬로그램이 필요해요. (This recipe needs 1 kilogram of flour.)
§ News and General Information
In news reports or general discussions about statistics and measurements, 킬로그램 will be used to describe weights of various things, from goods being transported to scientific data. It's a standard unit, so it shows up in official and informal contexts alike.
새로운 화물은 총 500 킬로그램입니다. (The new cargo is a total of 500 kilograms.)
So, there you have it. 킬로그램 is a simple yet incredibly useful word to know. Because it's so close to its English counterpart, it's an easy win for your Korean vocabulary. Keep an ear out for it, and don't hesitate to use it when you're talking about weights and measurements!
Here are a few more points to keep in mind:
- Korean commonly uses decimal numbers with 킬로그램, just like in English. For example, 1.5 킬로그램 (il-jeom-o kilogeuraem) means 1.5 kilograms.
- When writing, the abbreviation 'kg' is frequently used and understood in Korea. So, whether you see '킬로그램' or 'kg', it means the same thing.
- The word structure is consistent: you simply add the quantity before 킬로그램. For example, three kilograms would be 삼 킬로그램 (sam kilogeuraem).
§ Korean Word: 킬로그램
Let's learn about the Korean word '킬로그램' (killogeuraem).
- Definition
- Kilogram
§ Examples of 킬로그램 in Sentences
사과 1킬로그램 주세요.
(Apple 1 kilogram please.)
몸무게가 50킬로그램이에요.
(My weight is 50 kilograms.)
고기 2킬로그램을 샀어요.
(I bought 2 kilograms of meat.)
§ Using 킬로그램 in everyday Korean
'킬로그램' is directly borrowed from English 'kilogram'. It's used in everyday Korean for expressing weight. You'll hear it often when shopping for groceries or talking about body weight.
§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives
While '킬로그램' is common, you might also hear other units of weight in Korean. Here are some:
- 그램 (geuraem): This means 'gram'. Just like in English, it's used for smaller weights. For example, '설탕 100그램' (seoltang baek geuraem) means '100 grams of sugar'.
- 근 (geun): This is a traditional Korean unit of weight. One '근' is approximately 600 grams. You'll often hear '근' when buying meat at a traditional market. For example, '돼지고기 한 근' (dwaejigogi han geun) means 'one geun of pork'.
- 톤 (ton): This means 'ton'. It's used for very large weights, similar to English. For example, '석탄 1톤' (seoktan il ton) means '1 ton of coal'.
When should you use '킬로그램'?
- General measurements: For most everyday items like fruits, vegetables, or talking about your body weight, '킬로그램' is the standard and safest choice.
- Formal contexts: In official documents or scientific discussions, '킬로그램' is always used.
Here's a quick summary:
- 킬로그램 (killogeuraem)
- The most common unit for general weight. Use it for most situations.
- 그램 (geuraem)
- For smaller amounts, like spices or baking ingredients.
- 근 (geun)
- Primarily used for meat in traditional markets. Not standard in other contexts.
So, when in doubt, '킬로그램' is usually the way to go!
कठिनाई स्तर
short
short
short
short
आगे क्या सीखें
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Using numbers with units: In Korean, when you combine a number with a unit like '킬로그램,' you generally place the number before the unit. For example, '1 킬로그램' (one kilogram).
바나나 3 킬로그램 주세요. (Please give me 3 kilograms of bananas.)
Counting units with Sino-Korean numbers: '킬로그램' uses Sino-Korean numbers (일, 이, 삼, 사...) for counting. Do not use native Korean numbers (하나, 둘, 셋, 넷...).
오렌지 5 킬로그램 샀어요. (I bought 5 kilograms of oranges.)
Using the particle '-이/가' with '킬로그램': If '킬로그램' is the subject of a sentence, you attach the subject particle '-이' (if the word ends in a consonant) or '-가' (if it ends in a vowel). Since '킬로그램' ends in 'ㅁ' (a consonant), you'd use '-이'.
이 킬로그램이 너무 무거워요. (These two kilograms are too heavy.)
Using the particle '-을/를' with '킬로그램': If '킬로그램' is the object of a sentence, you attach the object particle '-을' (if the word ends in a consonant) or '-를' (if it ends in a vowel). Again, since '킬로그램' ends in 'ㅁ', you'd use '-을'.
저는 킬로그램을 쟀어요. (I measured the kilograms.)
Informal contraction for quantity: Sometimes, in informal speech, you might hear the number and unit slightly contracted, but for '킬로그램,' it's less common than with other units. Stick to the full form for clarity.
For example, '2개' (two items) is common, but '2킬로' for '2 킬로그램' is less standard and not recommended for learners.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
이 사과는 일 킬로그램입니다.
This apple is one kilogram.
일 (one) + 킬로그램 (kilogram) is a common way to express quantity.
고기 이 킬로그램 주세요.
Please give me two kilograms of meat.
숫자 (number) + 킬로그램 (kilogram) + 주세요 (please give) is a polite request.
제 몸무게는 육십 킬로그램입니다.
My weight is sixty kilograms.
몸무게 (weight) + 는 (topic particle) + 숫자 (number) + 킬로그램 (kilogram) + 입니다 (to be).
쌀 오 킬로그램을 샀어요.
I bought five kilograms of rice.
쌀 (rice) + 숫자 (number) + 킬로그램 (kilogram) + 을/를 (object particle) + 샀어요 (bought).
이 상자는 몇 킬로그램입니까?
How many kilograms is this box?
이 (this) + 상자 (box) + 는 (topic particle) + 몇 (how many) + 킬로그램 (kilogram) + 입니까 (is it?).
삼 킬로그램짜리 수박을 주세요.
Please give me a three-kilogram watermelon.
숫자 (number) + 킬로그램 (kilogram) + 짜리 (suffix meaning 'worth' or 'size of') + 명사 (noun) + 주세요 (please give).
가방이 너무 무거워요. 십 킬로그램 같아요.
The bag is too heavy. It seems like ten kilograms.
가방 (bag) + 이 (subject particle) + 너무 (too) + 무거워요 (heavy). 숫자 (number) + 킬로그램 (kilogram) + 같아요 (it seems like).
이 과일은 킬로그램당 삼천 원입니다.
This fruit is three thousand won per kilogram.
이 (this) + 과일 (fruit) + 은 (topic particle) + 킬로그램당 (per kilogram) + 숫자 (number) + 원 (Korean currency unit) + 입니다 (to be).
이 사과 한 킬로그램에 얼마예요?
How much is this apple per kilogram?
A common way to ask for the price of something by weight.
제 몸무게는 60 킬로그램입니다.
My weight is 60 kilograms.
Using the unit directly after the number.
이 가방은 5 킬로그램이 넘어요.
This bag is over 5 kilograms.
넘다 (neomda) means 'to exceed' or 'to be over'.
하루에 2 킬로그램씩 빼는 것은 불가능해요.
Losing 2 kilograms a day is impossible.
Verb-ending -는 것 (neun geot) turns a verb into a noun clause.
저는 매일 쌀 1 킬로그램을 먹어요.
I eat 1 kilogram of rice every day.
Indicates a daily quantity.
이 상자는 너무 무거워서 10 킬로그램은 될 거예요.
This box is so heavy, it must be about 10 kilograms.
-(으)ㄹ 거예요 (-(eu)l geoyeyo) expresses conjecture or estimation.
이 수박은 3 킬로그램이 조금 안 돼요.
This watermelon is a little less than 3 kilograms.
조금 안 돼요 (jogeum an dwaeyo) means 'a little less' or 'not quite'.
아이에게 줄 우유 1 킬로그램을 샀어요.
I bought 1 kilogram of milk for the child.
Using 'kilogram' for liquids is also common in Korean, similar to 'liter'.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"식은 죽 먹기"
A piece of cake (very easy task)
한국어 배우는 것은 식은 죽 먹기예요. (Learning Korean is a piece of cake.)
informal"눈 깜짝할 사이"
In the blink of an eye (very quickly)
시간이 눈 깜짝할 사이에 지나갔어요. (Time passed in the blink of an eye.)
neutral"하늘의 별 따기"
Plucking a star from the sky (extremely difficult task)
그 시험에 합격하는 것은 하늘의 별 따기예요. (Passing that exam is like plucking a star from the sky.)
informal"발 없는 말이 천 리 간다"
A word without feet travels a thousand miles (rumors spread quickly)
발 없는 말이 천 리 간다고, 소문이 벌써 다 퍼졌어요. (As the saying goes, a word without feet travels a thousand miles, the rumor has already spread.)
neutral"등잔 밑이 어둡다"
The area under the lamp is dark (it's hard to see what's close to you)
등잔 밑이 어둡다고, 답은 항상 가까이에 있었어요. (As they say, the area under the lamp is dark, the answer was always close by.)
neutral"금강산도 식후경"
Even Geumgangsan is best after a meal (enjoying beautiful things is better on a full stomach; prioritize basic needs)
금강산도 식후경이라고, 밥 먼저 먹고 구경 가자. (Even Geumgangsan is best after a meal, let's eat first and then go sight-seeing.)
neutral"가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다"
If the outgoing words are beautiful, the incoming words will be beautiful (treat others as you want to be treated)
가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다고, 항상 친절하게 말하세요. (As the saying goes, if the outgoing words are beautiful, the incoming words will be beautiful, always speak kindly.)
neutral"개미 똥만 하다"
As small as ant poop (very small amount)
월급이 개미 똥만 해요. (My salary is as small as ant poop.)
informal"바늘 가는 데 실 간다"
Where the needle goes, the thread follows (two things that are always together)
그 둘은 바늘 가는 데 실 간다고, 항상 같이 다녀요. (Those two are like the needle and thread, they always go together.)
neutral"입이 짧다"
To have a short mouth (to be a picky eater)
저는 입이 짧아서 먹는 게 까다로워요. (I'm a picky eater, so I'm particular about what I eat.)
neutralइसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
When referring to 'kilogram' in Korean, you can use 킬로그램 (killogeuraem). It's a direct transliteration of the English word. You'll often hear Koreans shorten this to 킬로 (killo) in casual conversation, especially when talking about weight or quantity.
For example, if you're buying fruit at the market, you might hear:
- 사과 1 킬로그램 주세요. (Sagwa il killogeuraem juseyo.) - Please give me 1 kilogram of apples.
- 돼지고기 500 킬로 주세요. (Dwaejigogi obaek killo juseyo.) - Please give me 500 grams (half a kilo) of pork. (Note: Here, 킬로 is used to mean half a kilogram implicitly, meaning 500 grams)
Remember that in Korean, the number usually comes before the unit.
A common mistake is to use the full word 킬로그램 in every context. While not incorrect, using the shortened form 킬로 in informal settings is more natural. For instance, instead of saying 몸무게가 60 킬로그램이에요. (Mommugega yukssip killogeuraemieyo. - My weight is 60 kilograms.), it's more common to say 몸무게가 60 킬로예요. (Mommugega yukssip killoyeyo. - My weight is 60 kilos.)
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of '킬로그램' as 'kilo-gram'. It sounds very similar to the English word 'kilogram', which makes it easy to remember.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a scale with a big 'K' and 'G' on it, representing 'kilogram'. Picture yourself lifting something that weighs a kilogram, like a bag of rice, and saying '킬로그램' as you do it.
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चैलेंज
Try to say your own weight in Korean using '킬로그램'. For example, '저는 [your weight] 킬로그램입니다.' (Jeo-neun [your weight] kil-lo-geu-raem-im-ni-da.)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYou say '킬로그램' (kill-oh-geu-raem) for kilogram in Korean.
Yes, '킬로그램' is a commonly used word in Korean, especially when talking about weight or measurements for groceries and other goods.
Certainly! You could say: '사과 1 킬로그램 주세요.' (Please give me 1 kilogram of apples.)
No, '킬로그램' specifically refers to the unit of weight, kilogram. It doesn't have other meanings in common usage.
Sometimes people might just say '킬로' (kill-oh) as a shortened, informal version, especially in casual conversation or when buying things, like '사과 1 킬로 주세요.' But '킬로그램' is the full and proper term.
It's written as '킬로그램' using the Korean alphabet, Hangul.
'킬로그램' is a borrowed word from English, adapted into Korean. You can tell by how similar it sounds to 'kilogram'.
The best way to remember '킬로그램' is to associate it with its English equivalent, 'kilogram,' as they sound very similar. Practicing with example sentences will also help it stick.
The pronunciation is roughly 'kill-oh-geu-raem'. The 'geu' part is a soft 'g' sound, and the 'raem' is like 'ram' in English.
Yes, you can use '킬로그램' when talking about a person's weight. For example, '저는 60 킬로그램이에요.' (I am 60 kilograms.)
खुद को परखो 54 सवाल
저는 사과 2 ___ 샀어요. (I bought 2 kilograms of apples.)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is the correct unit for weight.
이 고기 몇 ___이에요? (How many kilograms is this meat?)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is the appropriate unit for asking about the weight of meat.
설탕 1 ___ 주세요. (Please give me 1 kilogram of sugar.)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is the correct unit for measuring sugar.
제 몸무게는 60 ___입니다. (My weight is 60 kilograms.)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is the standard unit for measuring body weight in Korean.
감자 3 ___ 필요해요. (I need 3 kilograms of potatoes.)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is the appropriate unit for quantifying potatoes by weight.
이 쌀은 5 ___입니다. (This rice is 5 kilograms.)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is the correct unit for measuring rice.
Which word means 'kilogram' in Korean?
킬로그램 (killogeuraem) is the Korean word for 'kilogram'.
If you want to buy 1 kilogram of apples, which Korean word would you use?
킬로그램 is used as a unit of weight.
Which of these sentences correctly uses '킬로그램'?
'물 1 킬로그램 주세요.' means 'Please give me 1 kilogram of water,' which is a correct usage.
킬로그램 is used to measure height.
킬로그램 is used to measure weight, not height.
When you buy fruit by weight in Korea, you might use the word 킬로그램.
킬로그램 is a common unit for weighing items like fruit.
The word 킬로그램 is only used for very heavy objects.
킬로그램 can be used for objects of various weights, not just very heavy ones.
The weight of the apple.
Ordering pork at a store.
Someone's body weight.
Read this aloud:
바나나 1 킬로그램 얼마예요?
Focus: 킬로그램 (kil-lo-geu-raem)
तुमने कहा:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
저는 70 킬로그램입니다.
Focus: 킬로그램 (kil-lo-geu-raem)
तुमने कहा:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
이 수박은 3 킬로그램이에요.
Focus: 킬로그램 (kil-lo-geu-raem)
तुमने कहा:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Listen for how much the apple weighs.
Listen for how much meat is being requested.
Listen for the weight of the speaker.
Read this aloud:
저는 사과 1 킬로그램을 샀습니다.
Focus: 킬로그램
तुमने कहा:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
이 가방은 몇 킬로그램입니까?
Focus: 몇 킬로그램
तुमने कहा:
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
설탕 5 킬로그램이 필요해요.
Focus: 설탕 5 킬로그램
तुमने कहा:
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저는 사과 2 ___ 샀어요. (I bought 2 kilograms of apples.)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is the correct unit for weight in this context.
이 고기는 5 ___이 넘어요. (This meat is over 5 kilograms.)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is the appropriate unit to describe the weight of meat.
아기는 태어날 때 3 ___ 정도였어요. (The baby was about 3 kilograms when born.)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is the standard unit for measuring the weight of a baby.
저는 다이어트 중이라서 1 ___ 정도 감량하고 싶어요. (I'm on a diet, so I want to lose about 1 kilogram.)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is commonly used when talking about weight loss in Korea.
이 쌀은 한 봉지에 10 ___입니다. (This rice is 10 kilograms per bag.)
킬로그램 (kilogram) is the correct unit for the weight of rice in a bag.
저는 운동 후에 단백질 셰이크를 1 ___ 마셔요. (I drink 1 kilogram of protein shake after exercising.)
While it's more common to refer to the volume of a shake (e.g., 'cup' or 'bottle'), '킬로그램' can refer to a large quantity of a powdered shake, making it a plausible (though less common) fit for a B1 level exercise exploring different contexts of use. Other options are clearly incorrect for a shake.
다음 중 '킬로그램'과 가장 관련이 깊은 것은 무엇입니까?
'킬로그램'은 무게를 나타내는 단위입니다.
상점에서 사과 5 '킬로그램'을 구매했다면, 당신은 무엇을 얼마나 구매한 것입니까?
'킬로그램'은 무게를 나타내는 단위이므로, 사과 5킬로그램은 사과의 총 무게를 의미합니다.
친구가 체중 감량을 위해 5 '킬로그램'을 감량했다고 말했을 때, 이는 무엇을 의미합니까?
체중 감량은 몸무게를 줄이는 것을 의미하며, '킬로그램'은 무게의 단위입니다.
한국에서 '킬로그램'은 주로 액체의 양을 측정하는 데 사용됩니다.
'킬로그램'은 주로 고체의 무게를 측정하는 데 사용되며, 액체의 양은 '리터'로 측정하는 것이 일반적입니다.
어떤 물건의 무게가 1000그램이라면 1 '킬로그램'과 같습니다.
1 '킬로그램'은 1000그램과 같습니다.
일상생활에서 '킬로그램' 대신 '미터'를 사용하여 사람의 몸무게를 표현할 수 있습니다.
'미터'는 길이의 단위이며, 사람의 몸무게는 '킬로그램'으로 표현합니다.
This sentence means 'Please give me 1 kilogram of apples.' The order is 'apples 1 kilogram please give.'
This sentence asks 'How many kilograms do you weigh?' The order is 'body weight how many kilograms is it?'
This sentence means 'This box is over 5 kilograms.' The order is 'this box 5 kilograms exceeds.'
다음 중 '킬로그램'과 가장 관련 깊은 단어는 무엇입니까?
'킬로그램'은 무게를 나타내는 단위입니다.
시장 상인이 사과 5 '킬로그램'을 달아주었다는 문장에서, '킬로그램'은 무엇을 의미합니까?
'킬로그램'은 물건의 무게나 양을 재는 단위로 사용됩니다.
이 문맥에서 '킬로그램'의 사용이 적절하지 않은 것은 무엇입니까?
'킬로그램'은 무게의 단위이므로, 거리를 나타내는 '걷는다'와 함께 사용되는 것은 부적절합니다.
'킬로그램'은 한국어에서 길이를 측정하는 데 사용되는 단위이다.
'킬로그램'은 무게를 측정하는 단위이며, 길이는 미터나 센티미터와 같은 단위를 사용합니다.
대부분의 나라에서 '킬로그램'은 국제 표준 단위로 널리 사용된다.
'킬로그램'은 국제 단위계(SI)의 질량 단위이며 전 세계적으로 널리 사용됩니다.
사과 1개의 무게는 보통 수 킬로그램에 달한다.
일반적으로 사과 1개의 무게는 수십 그램에서 수백 그램 정도이며, 수 킬로그램은 훨씬 무거운 무게입니다.
다음 중 '킬로그램'의 약어로 가장 적절한 것은 무엇입니까?
킬로그램은 국제단위계의 질량 단위이며, 약어는 'kg'입니다.
상점에서 사과 3 '킬로그램'을 구매했습니다. 이때 '킬로그램'은 무엇을 나타냅니까?
킬로그램은 물체의 질량, 즉 무게를 측정하는 단위입니다.
다음 문장 중 '킬로그램'이 올바르게 사용된 것은 무엇입니까?
킬로그램은 질량 단위이므로, 무게를 나타낼 때 사용해야 합니다.
'킬로그램'은 길이의 단위이다.
킬로그램은 길이의 단위가 아니라 질량의 단위입니다.
킬로그램은 1000그램과 같습니다.
1킬로그램은 1000그램을 의미합니다.
온도를 측정할 때 킬로그램을 사용한다.
온도를 측정할 때는 섭씨나 화씨 단위를 사용하며, 킬로그램은 질량 단위입니다.
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संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
general के और शब्द
몇몇
A2An unspecified small number of; some or a few.
조금
A1A little/a bit
적게
A1A little / Few
약간
A2A little; slightly; somewhat.
많이
A1A lot/much
잠시
A2For a moment; briefly.
잠깐
A2For a short time; a moment.
아까
A2A little while ago, earlier.
대해
A2About, concerning.
~에 대해서
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
