매트릭스
maeteurikseu
The English word 'matrix' can be translated into Korean as 매트릭스 (maeteurikseu).
In a biological context, 매트릭스 refers specifically to the part of the mitochondrion.
Meaning: part of the mitochondrion (noun)
Which one should you use?
The formal way to say 'matrix' in Korean is 행렬.
How do you pronounce it?
maeteurikseu
Did you know?
- In Korean, the term 행렬 describes both a mathematical 'matrix' and a 'parade' or 'procession' of people. This creates a linguistic link between an abstract grid of numbers and a physical line of people moving through a street.
- The word 행렬 is a Sino-Korean word composed of characters meaning 'row' and 'column'. This contrasts with 매트릭스, which is a loanword that mimics the English sounds rather than translating the concept.
- If you are discussing the science fiction film 'The Matrix', Koreans use the phonetic loanword 매트릭스 rather than the mathematical term 행렬.
Examples in context
- 수학에서 행렬은 중요한 개념입니다.In mathematics, matrices are important concepts.
- 매트릭스를 보고 싶어요.I want to watch The Matrix.
- 미토콘드리아 매트릭스를 관찰했습니다.mitokondeuria maeteurikseu-reul gwan-chal-haet-seum-ni-da.I observed the mitochondrial matrix.
- 매트릭스 내부의 효소를 연구 중입니다.maeteurikseu nae-bu-ui hyo-so-reul yeon-gu jung-im-ni-da.I am studying the enzymes inside the matrix.
- 매트릭스의 밀도가 매우 높습니다.maeteurikseu-ui mil-do-ga mae-u nop-seum-ni-da.The density of the matrix is very high.
Example conversation
Two researchers are discussing a biological sample in a lab.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 매트릭스 구조가 보이나요?Do-hyeon ssi, maeteurikseu gu-jo-ga bo-i-na-yo?Do-hyeon, can you see the matrix structure?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 민지 씨. 매트릭스가 아주 뚜렷해요.Ne, Min-ji ssi. maeteurikseu-ga a-ju ttu-ryeot-hae-yo.Yes, Min-ji. The matrix is very clear.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 그렇네요. 분석을 시작합시다.Jeong-mal geu-reot-ne-yo. bun-seok-eul si-jak-hap-si-da.It really is. Let's start the analysis.
- 도현 Do-hyeon알겠습니다. 바로 준비하겠습니다.Al-get-seum-ni-da. ba-ro jun-bi-ha-get-seum-ni-da.Understood. I will prepare it right away.
