경험
gyeongheom[kjʌ̹ŋɦʌ̹m]
The English word 'experience' is translated into Korean as 경험 (gyeongheom).
경험 refers to the knowledge thus gathered (noun).
Meaning: the knowledge thus gathered (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 경험 can be transformed into a verb in several ways. You can add the suffix –하다 to create the verb 경험하다 (to experience). Alternatively, you can use the noun-object construction 경험을 하다, which means 'to do an experience' or 'to undergo an experience'. To express that someone 'has experience,' Korean uses the construction 경험이 있다, which literally translates to 'experience exists'.
How do you pronounce it?
gyeongheom
Did you know?
- In Korean, the concept of experience is often linked to the word 체험, which specifically emphasizes the physical act of 'body-experience'.
- The character 驗 in 경험 means 'to test' or 'to verify', implying that an experience is essentially a 'verified trial' of one's self.
- Korean uses the verb 겪다 to describe 'going through' a difficult or painful experience, whereas 경험하다 is more neutral.
Examples in context
- 이건 내 경험으로 안다.This I know from my own experience.This sentence is useful for stating that you know something based on your own own 경험.Tatoeba #6464948 by dalgarak, translation #6464494 by carlosalberto
- 톰은 프랑스어를 가르친 경험이 있어.Tom has some experience in teaching French.This sentence is useful for describing having 경험 in a specific field like teaching.Tatoeba #8550284 by Eunhee, translation #4663338 by CK
- 내가 경험했던 것 중에 가장 무서운 경험이었어.It was the most frightening experience that I've ever had.This sentence is useful for describing a specific 경험 as being the most frightening.Tatoeba #8361451 by Eunhee, translation #8186297 by CK
- 저는 소프트웨어 개발 경험이 있습니다.I have experience in software development.
- 한국 문화를 체험해 보고 싶어요.I want to experience Korean culture.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Hyeon-u are discussing a job application.
- 지은 Ji-eun이 일에 필요한 경험이 있나요?i ire pilyohan gyeonghyeomi innayo?Do you have the experience needed for this job?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 비슷한 업무 경험이 많아요.ne, bisueutan eommu gyeonghyeomi manayo.Yes, I have a lot of experience in similar tasks.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말 다행이네요, 현우 씨.jeongmal dahaeng-ineyo, Hyeon-u ssi.That's a relief, Hyeon-u.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo도움이 되었으면 좋겠어요.doumi doe-eosseumyeon jokess-eoyo.I hope it will be helpful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “experience” translations and entries 경험, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 경험, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
