Korean Dictionary
How to say "Candle Making" in Korean
“Candle Making” in Korean is 캔들 만들기 (pronounced "Kaendeul Mandeulgi").
캔들 만들기
Kaendeul Mandeulgi
Usage & Context
Candle making is a trendy craft hobby in Korea. DIY candle classes have become popular, with people making scented soy candles for home decor.
Example Sentence
향초 만들기 클래스에 참가했어요.
I attended a scented candle making class.
How to use 캔들 만들기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Candle Making” is 캔들 만들기, romanized as Kaendeul Mandeulgi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
캔들 (Kaendeul) sounds like 'can-dull' where 'can' is like a soda can and 'dull' has a soft 'd' sound. 만들기 (Mandeulgi) sounds like 'man-dull-gee', with 'man' as in a male human, 'dull' again with a soft 'd', and 'gee' as in 'geese' without the 's'. The stress is relatively even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about hobbies and their benefits.
캔들 만들기는 스트레스 해소에 정말 좋아요.
Candle making is really good for stress relief.
Sharing weekend plans or a fun experience.
친구랑 같이 캔들 만들기 원데이 클래스에 갔어요.
I went to a one-day candle making class with a friend.
Discussing thoughtful gift ideas.
직접 만든 캔들을 선물로 주면 더 특별하죠.
Giving handmade candles as a gift makes it extra special.
Cultural Context
Candle making, especially scented soy candles (향초), has become a hugely popular hobby and 'healing' activity in Korea. Many cafes and workshops offer 'one-day classes' (원데이 클래스) where people can make their own candles, often for home decor or as personalized gifts. It's seen as a creative and relaxing way to spend time, often enjoyed by friends or couples.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
캔들 만들기 클래스
candle making class
향초 만들기
scented candle making
수제 캔들
handmade candle
Related Expressions
향초
hyangcho
scented candle
DIY
diwai
DIY (Do It Yourself)
공예
gongye
craft
취미
chwimi
hobby
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