마크
makeu[ma̠kxɯ]
The English word 'mark' can be translated into Korean as 마크 (makeu) or 표식.
Meaning: indication for reference or measurement (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 마크 | makeu | [ma̠kxɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 표식 | pyosik | [pʰjoɕʰik̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
In Korean, the translation of 'mark' depends on whether you are referring to a graphic symbol or a physical indicator. Use 마크 when referring to logos, branding or specific graphic symbols, such as a 'brand mark' (브랜드 마크). Use 표식 when referring to a general physical sign, mark or indication used for identification or measurement.
Which one should you use?
마크 is a loanword typically used in colloquial contexts for things like logos or brand symbols. In contrast, 표식 is a more formal or technical term used to describe physical signs or indicators used for reference or measurement.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
makeu
Did you know?
- In Korean sports broadcasting, the English term 'mark' is used as a verb 마크하다 to describe a defender closely following an opponent.
- Because 마크 is a phonetic loanword, it is also the most common way to write the English name 'Mark' in Korean.
- If you are looking for a 'mark' left by a person or an animal, such as a footprint or a claw mark, you would likely use different words like 흔적 instead of 마크 or 표식.
Examples in context
- 마크조차 제시카를 안쓰럽게 여겼다.Even Mark felt bad for Jessica.This sentence shows how the name 마크 is used in a sentence.Tatoeba #13755274 by qlTmalffk, translation #11577029 by Amastan
- 안녕하세요! 이분은 마크 씨예요?Hello! Is this Mr. Mark?
- 네, 맞아요. 저는 마크예요.Yes, that's right. I am Mark.
- 저런, 저거는 마쿠가 아니라 마크랍니다.Oh, that one is Mark, not Maku.
- 색깔 마크가 아주 선명해요.saekkkal makeu-ga aju seonmyeong-haeyo.The color mark is very clear.
- 제품에 마크가 찍혀 있어요.jepum-e makeu-ga jjik-hyeo isseoyo.There is a mark stamped on the product.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hun are checking a shipment of goods in a warehouse.
- 지은 Ji-eun상자에 마크가 있나요?sangja-e makeu-ga innayo?Is there a mark on the box?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 여기 구석에 마크가 있어요.ne, yeogi guseok-e makeu-ga isseoyo.Yes, there is a mark in this corner.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 이 마크가 맞나요?Ji-hun ssi, i makeu-ga mannayo?Ji-hun, is this the correct mark?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 그 마크가 맞습니다.ne, geu makeu-ga matseumnida.Yes, that is the correct mark.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mark” translations and entries 마크, 표식, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
