How to Say "Universe" in Korean

우주

uju[ˈu(ː)d͡ʑu]

The English word 'universe' is translated into Korean as 우주 (uju).

우주 is a noun used to refer to the sum of everything that exists.

Meaning: sum of everything that exists (name)

How do you pronounce it?

uju

In ancient philosophy, the character 宇 (u) referred to the infinite space of the universe, while 宙 (ju) referred to the infinite time.
Korean speakers use the word 우주 in the expression 우주 최강, which means 'the strongest in the universe', often used hyperbolically to describe a fan's love for an idol.
In Korean pop culture and webtoons, 우주 is sometimes used as a nickname for characters who are perceived as being out of touch with reality or 'from another world'.

그 사람은 진짜 자신이 우주의 중심에 있는 줄 알아.
He really thinks he's the centre of the universe.
This sentence illustrates the idiomatic use of the phrase regarding someone believing they are the center of the universe.
Tatoeba #8533883 by Eunhee, translation #8533320 by sundown
1917년, 알베르트 아인슈타인은 일반 상대성 이론을 바탕으로 우주에 대한 설명을 제안했습니다.
In 1917, Albert Einstein proposed a description of the universe based on his Theory of General Relativity.
This sentence shows how to use the word when discussing scientific theories regarding the universe.
Tatoeba #12401408 by gratified3539, translation #3957946 by Hybrid
그러나 우주는 무한하다.
But the universe is infinite.
This sentence demonstrates the use of the word when describing the infinite nature of the universe.
Tatoeba #5395 by Sudajaengi, translation #1635 by Zifre
우주에는 무한한 수수께끼가 있습니다.
In the universe, there are countless mysteries.
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Minjun and Seoyeon are looking at the stars at night.

민준 Min-jun

밤하늘을 보면 우주는 정말 넓은 것 같아.
bamhaneureul bomyeon ujuneun jeongmal neolbeun geot gata.
Looking at the night sky, I feel like the universe is really vast.
서연 Seo-yeon

맞아, 우주에는 우리가 모르는 게 너무 많아.
maja, ujue-neun uriga moreuneun ge neomu mana.
Right, there is so much in the universe that we don't know.
민준 Min-jun

외계인이 우주 어딘가에 살고 있을까?
oegyeini uju eodingae salgo isseulka?
Do you think aliens live somewhere in the universe?
서연 Seo-yeon

나도 궁금해. 정말 신비로운 곳이야.
nado gunggeumhae. jeongmal sinbiroun gosiya.
I wonder too. It's a truly mysterious place.

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