Korean Dictionary
How to say "Origami" in Korean
“Origami” in Korean is 종이접기 (pronounced "Jongi Jeopgi").
종이접기
Jongi Jeopgi
Usage & Context
Origami, or paper folding, is a popular craft hobby in Korea. Children and adults alike enjoy creating beautiful shapes from paper.
Example Sentence
종이접기로 학을 만들었어요.
I made a crane with origami.
How to use 종이접기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Origami” is 종이접기, romanized as Jongi Jeopgi.
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 종이접기.
Pronunciation Guide
Say '종이접기' as 'jong-ee jeop-gee'. '종이' (jong-ee) sounds like 'jong' in 'jongle' followed by 'ee' in 'see'. '접기' (jeop-gee) sounds like 'jeop' in 'job' and 'gee' in 'geese'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
종이접기를 하다
Jongi jeopgireul hada
This phrase means 'to do origami'. Since '종이접기' is a noun, you add the object marker -을/를 and the verb 하다 (to do).
Casual (반말)
종이접기 해
Jongi jeopgi hae
This is the casual way to say 'do origami'.
More Example Sentences
Describing an activity in a children's class.
아이들이 종이접기 수업에서 비행기를 만들었어요.
The children made airplanes in the origami class.
Discussing hobbies for mental well-being.
스트레스 해소에 종이접기가 도움이 된다고 해요.
They say origami helps relieve stress.
Talking about a handmade gift.
친구 생일 선물로 종이접기 꽃다발을 만들었어요.
I made an origami bouquet as a birthday gift for my friend.
Cultural Context
Origami, or '종이접기', is a popular activity for children in Korea, often taught in schools or after-school programs. It's seen as a way to develop fine motor skills and creativity. Adults also enjoy it as a calming hobby, sometimes creating intricate designs for decoration or gifts.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
종이접기 책
origami book
종이접기 수업
origami class
종이학 접기
folding paper cranes
Related Expressions
접다
Jeopda
to fold
종이
Jongi
paper
공예
Gongye
craft
만들기
Mandeulgi
making, crafting
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