나노기술
nanogisul[na̠no̞ɡisʰuɭ]
Nanotechnology in Korean is 나노기술 (nanogisul).
The term refers to the science and technology of creating nanoparticles.
Meaning: science and technology of creating nanoparticles (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
nanogisul
Did you know?
- In Korean pop culture, the term 나노 is sometimes used to describe 'nano-analysis', where fans break down a celebrity's movements or expressions second by second.
- In some Korean business contexts, the phrase 나노 단위 meaning 'nano unit' is used metaphorically to describe managing a project with extreme, almost microscopic precision.
- The component 기술 (gisul) is used for everything from 'art' to 'skill' and 'technique', meaning the word literally translates to 'nano-skill'.
Examples in context
- 나노기술은 미래의 핵심 산업이에요.nanogisul-eun mirae-ui haeksim saneop-ieyo.Nanotechnology is a core industry of the future.
- 그는 나노기술을 전공하고 있어요.geuneun nanogisul-eul jeongonghago isseoyo.He is majoring in nanotechnology.
- 나노기술이 발전하면 생활이 바뀔 거예요.nanogisul-i baljeonhamyeon saenghwal-i bakkwil geoyeyo.Life will change if nanotechnology develops.
Example conversation
Two university students are talking about their research interests in a cafe.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨는 요즘 무엇을 공부해요?Minjun ssi-neun yojeum mueos-eul gongbuhaeyo?Minjun, what are you studying these days?
- 민준 Min-jun저는 나노기술에 대해 연구하고 있어요.Jeoneun nanogisul-e daehae yeonguhago isseoyo.I am researching nanotechnology.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 멋진 분야네요!Jeongmal meotjin bunya-neyo!That is a really cool field!
- 민준 Min-jun네, 아주 흥미로워요.Ne, aju heungmirowoyo.Yes, it is very interesting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nanotechnology” translations and entries 나노기술, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
