Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wall Paint" in Korean
“Wall Paint” in Korean is 벽지 (pronounced "Byeokji").
벽지
Byeokji
Usage & Context
Wallpaper is commonly used in Korean homes to decorate walls. Koreans often redecorate by changing wallpaper when moving into a new home.
Example Sentence
이사를 하면서 벽지를 새로 바꿨어요.
I changed the wallpaper when moving to a new home.
How to use 벽지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wall Paint” is 벽지, romanized as Byeokji.
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 벽지.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'byeok-ji'. The 'byeok' has a double consonant onset 'by' quickly sliding to 'eok' with a held 'k'. 'Ji' is like English 'gee'.
More Example Sentences
moving in
이사 가기 전에 벽지를 새로 발랐어요.
I put up new wallpaper before moving in.
interior design
벽지 색 때문에 방이 좁아 보여요.
The room looks small because of the wallpaper color.
housing problem
벽지에 곰팡이가 생겼어요.
Mold grew on the wallpaper.
Cultural Context
Important note: 벽지 actually means 'wallpaper' in Korean, not wall paint. Korean homes predominantly use wallpaper rather than paint — almost every apartment has 벽지 as standard. For actual wall paint Koreans say 벽 페인트 or 도배용 페인트. 도배 (pasting wallpaper) is a major step when moving into a new place.
Editorial note
We review entries like 벽지 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
벽지 바꾸고 싶어요.
I want to change the wallpaper.
벽지 무늬가 예뻐요.
The wallpaper pattern is pretty.
벽지 시공비가 얼마예요?
How much is the wallpapering cost?
Related Expressions
도배
dobae
wallpapering (the act)
페인트
peinteu
paint
벽
byeok
wall
인테리어
interieo
interior design
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