Korean learner dictionary
석유 meaning and pronunciation
seokyu · oil; petroleum
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 78157Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 서규Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
땅속에서 천연으로 나며 태워서 에너지를 만드는, 주로 자동차나 공장의 연료로 쓰는 검은색의 기름.
English: oil; petroleum — Black oil that sprouts naturally from the ground and is used to make energy by burning; it is usually used as fuel of cars or factories.
Examples
- 석유 가격.
- 석유 냄새.
- 석유 사업.
- 석유 생산.
- 석유 소비.
- 석유가 발견되다.
- Origin
- 石油
- Categories
- 자연 > 자원
Active recall
Check whether you can produce it without looking.
Try to answer first. Reveal only after you have committed to an answer.
Card 1 of 2
How do you say “oil; petroleum” in Korean?
Ready to level up 석유?
Turn 석유 from a quick lookup into memory with related lessons, review, sentences, and speaking practice.
Try a free Korean lessonNo account required for the demo. Cancel Pro anytime.