DNA
DNA is the Korean term for the biological molecule that carries genetic information.
The term is used to refer to the part of a living thing that carries genetic information.
Meaning: (informal, loosely) part of a living thing that carries genetic information (noun)
Did you know?
- In Korean pop culture, the word DNA is often used metaphorically to describe an innate talent or a destiny that connects two people, popularized by songs like BTS's 'DNA'.
- The term 유전자 (gene) combines the characters for 'inheritance' and 'element', reflecting a traditional East Asian linguistic approach to biological lineage.
- The phrase DNA에 새겨져 있다 means 'it is engraved in the DNA' and is used to describe habits or skills that are so natural they feel biological.
Examples in context
- 유전자는 DNA 특유의 배열로 구성되어 있어.Genes consist of a specific sequence of DNA.This sentence is useful for describing how genes are composed of a specific sequence of DNA.Tatoeba #8365278 by Eunhee, translation #681063 by Source_VOA
- 디옥시리보핵산은 생명체의 유전 정보를 전달하는 역할을 합니다.DNA plays a role in transmitting genetic information in living organisms.
- DNA는 유전 정보를 전달하는 역할을 합니다.DNA plays a role in transmitting genetic information.
- 그 생물은 DNA 구조가 매우 독특해.geu saengmureun DNA gujoga maeou dokteukhae.That organism has a very unique DNA structure.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a biology assignment in a library.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈아, 이 실험의 핵심은 DNA 추출이야.subina, i silheomui haeksimeun DNA chuchuriya.Subin, the core of this experiment is DNA extraction.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우야, DNA를 뽑는 게 생각보다 어렵네.hyeonuya, DNAreul pponeun ge saenggakboda eoryeopne.Hyunwoo, extracting DNA is harder than I thought.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정확한 DNA 분석이 필요해.jeonghwakan DNA bunseogi piryohae.Accurate DNA analysis is necessary.
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아, 조심해서 실험하자.maja, josimhaeseo silheomhaja.Right, let's do the experiment carefully.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
