Korean Dictionary
How to say "Baking" in Korean
“Baking” in Korean is 베이킹 (pronounced "Beiking").
베이킹
Beiking
Usage & Context
Baking is a trendy hobby in Korea, with many people enjoying making bread, cakes, and pastries at home or in baking classes.
Example Sentence
베이킹을 취미로 배우고 있어요.
I am learning baking as a hobby.
How to use 베이킹 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Baking” is 베이킹, romanized as Beiking.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 베이킹.
Pronunciation Guide
Say '베이킹' as 'bay-king'. '베이' (bay) sounds like 'bay' in 'bayou', and '킹' (king) sounds exactly like the English word 'king'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
베이킹을 하다
Beikingeul hada
This phrase means 'to do baking'. As '베이킹' is a noun, you add the object marker -을/를 and the verb 하다 (to do).
Casual (반말)
베이킹 해
Beiking hae
This is the casual way to say 'do baking'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about preparing a handmade gift.
친구 생일이라서 직접 케이크 베이킹을 했어요.
It's my friend's birthday, so I baked a cake myself.
Discussing a trendy hobby.
요즘 홈베이킹이 인기가 많아서 저도 시작해봤어요.
Home baking is very popular these days, so I started it too.
Sharing an experience from a hobby class.
베이킹 클래스에서 마카롱 만드는 법을 배웠어요.
I learned how to make macarons in a baking class.
Cultural Context
Baking, or '베이킹', has become a very trendy hobby in Korea, especially '홈베이킹' (home baking). Many people enjoy making their own bread, cakes, and cookies, often sharing their creations on social media. Baking classes are also popular, and homemade baked goods are often given as thoughtful gifts.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
베이킹 클래스
baking class
베이킹 재료
baking ingredients
베이킹 도구
baking tools
Related Expressions
빵 굽다
Pang gupda
to bake bread
케이크 만들다
Keikeu mandeulda
to make a cake
제빵
Jebbang
baking (specifically bread making)
홈베이킹
Hombeiking
home baking
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