Korean Dictionary
How to say "Model Building" in Korean
“Model Building” in Korean is 모형 만들기 (pronounced "Mohyeong Mandeulgi").
모형 만들기
Mohyeong Mandeulgi
Usage & Context
Building plastic models of cars, ships, and robots is a popular hobby in Korea, especially among men of all ages.
Example Sentence
프라모델 조립을 취미로 즐겨요.
I enjoy assembling plastic model kits as a hobby.
How to use 모형 만들기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Model Building” is 모형 만들기, romanized as Mohyeong Mandeulgi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For "Mo-hyeong Man-deul-gi": "Mo" sounds like "mo" in "more". "Hyeong" sounds like "hyung" (as in the Korean term for older brother). "Man" sounds like "mahn" in "man-go". "Deul" sounds like "dool" in "pool". "Gi" is like "gee" in "geese".
More Example Sentences
Talking about a childhood hobby.
어릴 때부터 모형 만들기를 좋아했어요.
I've liked model building since I was young.
Discussing the skills needed for the hobby.
복잡한 모형 만들기는 인내심이 필요해요.
Complex model building requires patience.
Describing a family activity.
주말에 아들과 함께 비행기 모형 만들기를 했어요.
I built an airplane model with my son on the weekend.
Cultural Context
"모형 만들기" (model building), especially plastic models (프라모델 - peuramodel), is a popular hobby in Korea, particularly among men of various ages. It's a detailed and often solitary pursuit, involving precision and patience. There are many specialized shops and online communities dedicated to model building, ranging from Gundam figures to military vehicles and historical ships.
Editorial note
We review entries like 모형 만들기 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
모형 자동차
Model car
모형 비행기
Model airplane
모형 전시회
Model exhibition
Related Expressions
프라모델
Peuramodel
Plastic model
조립
Jorip
Assembly
디오라마
Diorama
Diorama
공예
Gongye
Craft
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