Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dark Circles" in Korean
“Dark Circles” in Korean is 다크서클 (pronounced "dakeu seokeul").
다크서클
dakeu seokeul
Usage & Context
다크서클 under the eyes are a common concern for Koreans who often work or study late into the night. Korean beauty products specifically targeting 다크서클 include eye creams with caffeine brightening agents, and collagen. Concealers and eye patches for 다크서클 are popular quick-fix solutions among Korean office workers.
Example Sentence
요즘 다크서클이 심해서 아이크림을 바르기 시작했어요.
My dark circles have gotten worse lately so I started using eye cream.
How to use 다크서클 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dark Circles” is 다크서클, romanized as dakeu seokeul.
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 다크서클.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 'Da-keu,' sounds like 'dah-koo,' where 'dah' is like 'dad' without the final 'd,' and 'koo' like 'coo' in 'cool.' 'Seo-keul' sounds like 'suh-kuhl,' with 'suh' like 'suh-n' and 'kuhl' like 'cull.'
More Example Sentences
Exaggerating tiredness after a late night.
밤샘 작업했더니 다크서클이 턱까지 내려왔어요.
After working all night, my dark circles reached my chin.
Receiving comments about appearance.
다크서클 때문에 피곤해 보인다는 말을 자주 들어요.
I often hear that I look tired because of my dark circles.
Using makeup to improve appearance.
컨실러로 다크서클을 가리면 훨씬 생기 있어 보여요.
If I cover my dark circles with concealer, I look much more lively.
Cultural Context
다크서클 are a common beauty concern in Korea, often associated with long hours of work or study, a prevalent lifestyle. K-beauty offers a wide array of products, from brightening eye creams to color-correcting concealers and hydrogel eye patches, specifically designed to address and minimize their appearance.
Editorial note
We review entries like 다크서클 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
다크서클이 심하다
To have severe dark circles
다크서클 가리다
To cover dark circles
다크서클 관리
Dark circle care
Related Expressions
눈 밑
nun mit
Under the eyes
피곤하다
pigonhada
To be tired
아이크림
ai-keurim
Eye cream
컨실러
keonsilleo
Concealer
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