Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mosaic" in Korean
“Mosaic” in Korean is 모자이크 (pronounced "Mojaiku").
모자이크
Mojaiku
Usage & Context
Art made from small pieces of colored material. Used in Korean decorative arts and public installations.
Example Sentence
모자이크는 작은 조각으로 만들어집니다.
Mosaics are made from small pieces.
How to use 모자이크 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mosaic” is 모자이크, romanized as Mojaiku.
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 모자이크.
Pronunciation Guide
모 (mo) sounds like 'moh' in 'more'. 자 (ja) sounds like 'jah' in 'jar'. 이 (i) sounds like 'ee' in 'see'. 크 (keu) sounds like 'kuh' in 'cup'. Put it together as 'moh-jah-ee-kuh', with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Describing the interior of a religious building.
성당 벽에 화려한 모자이크가 장식되어 있어요.
The church wall is decorated with a splendid mosaic.
Talking about a creative craft project.
깨진 유리 조각으로 모자이크 작품을 만들었어요.
I made a mosaic artwork with broken glass pieces.
Explaining privacy protection in media or photos.
이 사진은 얼굴이 모자이크 처리되어 있어요.
The faces in this photo are pixelated (mosaic-processed).
Cultural Context
While '모자이크' refers to the art form, it's also very commonly used in Korean media (TV, news) to describe the pixelation or blurring of faces or sensitive information for privacy or censorship reasons. So, if you hear '모자이크 처리' (mojaiku cheori), it usually means 'mosaic processing' in the sense of blurring or pixelating, a common sight on Korean TV shows.
Editorial note
We review entries like 모자이크 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
모자이크 처리
mosaic processing (blurring/pixelating)
모자이크 예술
mosaic art
모자이크 타일
mosaic tile
Related Expressions
타일
tail
tile
조각
jogak
piece, fragment
장식
jangsik
decoration
미술 작품
misul jakpum
artwork
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