그림
geurim[ˈkɯ(ː)ɾim]
The English word "drawing" can be translated into Korean as 그림 (geurim).
The most common term for "drawing" in Korean is 그림. To express the specific action of drawing a picture, you use the phrase 그림을 그리다, which combines the noun 그림 with the verb 그리다 (to draw).
Meaning: act of producing a picture (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 그림 is the standard term for a drawing or a picture, the form 그리기 is a verbal noun used specifically to describe the activity or the process of drawing.
How does it change in a sentence?
When 그림 is used as the direct object of a verb, such as when you see or draw a picture, it takes the object marker 을, resulting in the form 그림을.
How do you pronounce it?
geurim
Did you know?
- In Korean, the verb 그리다 (to draw) is also used to mean 'to miss' or 'to yearn for' someone, creating a poetic link between drawing a person and longing for them.
- The term 그림자 (geurimja) means 'shadow', which literally contains the word for 'drawing' as its root.
- In traditional Korean art, 그림 often refers to a combination of ink and brush work, where the empty white space is considered as important as the drawn lines.
Examples in context
- 그림 그리는 거 좋아해?Do you like drawing?This sentence is useful for asking if someone enjoys the activity of using 그림.Tatoeba #13755261 by qlTmalffk, translation #10816640 by ddnktr
- 저는 그림을 그리는 것을 좋아해요.I enjoy drawing.
- 전문적인 드로잉을 배우려고 합니다.I want to learn professional drawing.
- 오늘은 함께 그림 그릴래?Do you want to draw together today?
- 이 그림을 그리는 데 도움이 필요해요.I need help with drawing this picture.
- 이 그림은 정말 예뻐요.i geurimeun jeongmal yeppeoyo.This drawing is really pretty.
- 벽에 그림이 걸려 있어요.byeoge geurimi geollyeo isseoyo.A drawing is hanging on the wall.
Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Ji-eun are at an art gallery.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이 그림은 누가 그렸어?i geurimeun nuga geuryeosseo?Who did this drawing?
- 지은 Ji-eun제 친구가 그렸어요.je chinguga geuryeosseoyo.My friend drew it.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 재능이 많네.jeongmal jaeneungi manne.They are really talented.
- 지은 Ji-eun맞아요, 그림을 아주 잘 그려요.majayo, geurimeul aju jal geuryeoyo.True, they are very good at drawing.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 그림, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
