Korean Dictionary
How to say "Etching" in Korean
“Etching” in Korean is 에칭 (pronounced "Eching").
에칭
Eching
Usage & Context
A printmaking technique using acid to create designs on metal plates. Popular in contemporary Korean art studios.
Example Sentence
에칭 기법을 배웠습니다.
I learned the etching technique.
How to use 에칭 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Etching” is 에칭, romanized as Eching.
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 에칭.
Pronunciation Guide
'에칭' (eching) is pronounced 'eh-ching'. '에' (e) sounds like 'eh' in 'bed'. '칭' (ching) sounds like 'ching' in 'ching-ching'. The stress is typically on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing an artist's activity in a studio.
그는 금속판에 에칭 작업을 하고 있습니다.
He is doing etching work on a metal plate.
Explaining the characteristics of etching.
에칭은 섬세한 표현이 가능한 판화 기법이에요.
Etching is a printmaking technique that allows for delicate expression.
Visiting an art exhibition.
에칭으로 만든 작품들이 갤러리에 전시되어 있어요.
Works made with etching are exhibited in the gallery.
Cultural Context
As a loanword, '에칭' is directly adopted from English and is widely understood in Korean art circles. It's a popular technique taught in art universities and practiced in contemporary printmaking studios across Korea. While traditional Korean art has its own forms of printmaking, '에칭' represents a modern, Western-influenced technique that has found a strong foothold in the Korean art scene.
Editorial note
We review entries like 에칭 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
에칭 기법
etching technique
에칭 작업
etching work
에칭 판화
etching print
Related Expressions
판화
panhwa
printmaking
동판화
dongpanhwa
copperplate etching/engraving
조각
jogak
sculpture, carving
인쇄
inswae
printing
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