Korean Dictionary
How to say "Drawing" in Korean
“Drawing” in Korean is 그림 그리기 (pronounced "Geurim Geurigi").
그림 그리기
Geurim Geurigi
Usage & Context
Drawing is a creative hobby enjoyed by people of all ages in Korea. Webtoon culture has made digital drawing especially popular among young Koreans.
Example Sentence
그림 그리기로 감정을 표현해요.
I express emotions through drawing.
How to use 그림 그리기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Drawing” is 그림 그리기, romanized as Geurim Geurigi.
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 그림 그리기.
Pronunciation Guide
For "그림" (geurim), it sounds like "goo-rim." "Goo" as in "good" without the 'd', and "rim" as in the edge of a wheel. For "그리기" (geurigi), it sounds like "goo-ree-gee." "Goo" again, "ree" like "reap" without the 'p', and "gee" like "geese" without the 'se'. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing popular hobbies among young people.
요즘 웹툰 작가 지망생들이 그림 그리기를 많이 배워요.
Aspiring webtoon artists learn a lot about drawing these days.
Describing children's after-school activities.
아이들이 방과 후에 그림 그리기를 하면서 시간을 보내요.
Kids spend time drawing after school.
Recommending a hobby for mental well-being.
스트레스 해소에 그림 그리기가 정말 도움이 돼요.
Drawing is really helpful for stress relief.
Cultural Context
Drawing, or "그림 그리기," has seen a massive surge in popularity in Korea, largely fueled by the global success of K-webtoons. Many young Koreans dream of becoming webtoon artists, leading to a boom in drawing academies and online courses. It's not just for aspiring professionals; digital drawing on tablets is a common hobby, and you'll often see characters from popular webtoons or K-pop idols being drawn by fans.
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Common Phrases
그림 그리는 거 좋아해요.
I like drawing.
그림 잘 그리시네요!
You draw well!
취미가 그림 그리기예요.
My hobby is drawing.
Related Expressions
그림
geurim
picture, drawing (noun)
그리다
geurida
to draw, to paint (verb)
미술
misul
art
스케치
seukechi
sketch
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