Korean Dictionary
How to say "Acrylic" in Korean
“Acrylic” in Korean is 아크릴 (pronounced "Akeuril").
아크릴
Akeuril
Usage & Context
A modern painting medium popular in contemporary Korean art. Valued for its quick drying time and versatility in both fine art and commercial applications.
Example Sentence
아크릴 물감은 빨리 마릅니다.
Acrylic paint dries quickly.
How to use 아크릴 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Acrylic” is 아크릴, romanized as Akeuril.
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'a-keu-ril'. A loanword from English 'acrylic'. Three syllables: 'a' (like 'ah'), 'keu' (short 'kuh'), 'ril' (like 'reel').
More Example Sentences
art technique
아크릴 물감은 빨리 말라요.
Acrylic paint dries fast.
art advice
초보자에게는 아크릴이 좋아요.
Acrylic is good for beginners.
beauty service
아크릴 네일 예약했어요.
I booked an acrylic nail appointment.
Cultural Context
아크릴 refers broadly to acrylic material — paint (아크릴 물감), plastic sheets (아크릴 판), nails (아크릴 네일), and acrylic shelves. In Korea, 아크릴 네일 (acrylic nails) is a huge beauty trend. For paint specifically, 아크릴 물감 is beginner-friendly because it dries fast and washes with water, unlike oils.
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Common Phrases
아크릴 물감으로 그렸어요.
I painted with acrylics.
아크릴이 더 편해요.
Acrylic is more convenient.
아크릴이 투명해요.
The acrylic is transparent.
Related Expressions
아크릴 물감
akeuril mulgam
acrylic paint
아크릴 네일
akeuril neil
acrylic nails
아크릴 판
akeuril pan
acrylic board/sheet
플라스틱
peullaseutik
plastic
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