매직
maejik[mɛd͡ʑik̚]
The English phrase "markers" is translated into Korean as 매직 (maejik).
The term refers to pens with a felt tip used for writing or drawing on various surfaces.
What does it mean word for word?
매직 is a loanword derived from the English word "magic".
How do you pronounce it?
maejik
Did you know?
- While 매직 means 'marker' in Korea, it is a shortened version of the brand name 'Magic Marker', which was one of the first felt-tip pens sold in the country.
- Older Koreans may refer to these pens as 펠트펜, borrowing from the English 'felt pen', though 매직 is now much more common.
- While 매직 is commonly used for felt-tip pens, it specifically carries the connotation of being permanent, unlike standard pencils or pens.
Examples in context
- 저는 학생입니다.I am a student.
- 책을 읽습니다.I read a book.
- 나는 배 고파.I'm hungry.
- 이거 맛있어.This tastes delicious.
- 영화를 보자.Let's watch a movie.
- 형한테 물어봐.Ask your older brother.
- 이 매직은 색이 아주 진해요.i maejigeun saegi aju jinhaeyo.This marker has very dark colors.
- 검은색 매직 좀 빌려줄 수 있어요?geomunsaek maejik jom billyeojul su isseoyo?Can you lend me a black marker?
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Min-jun are preparing for a presentation in a classroom.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준 씨, 보드마카랑 매직 있어요?Minjun ssi, bodeumakarang maejik isseoyo?Min-jun, do you have board markers and felt-tip markers?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 가방 안에 매직 몇 개 있어요.Ne, gabang ane maejik myeot gae isseoyo.Yes, I have a few markers in my bag.
- 지은 Ji-eun고마워요, 그럼 이것 좀 써도 될까요?Gomawoyo, geureom igeot jom sseodo doelkkayo?Thank you, then may I use these?
- 민준 Min-jun그럼요, 편하게 사용하세요.Geureomyo, pyeonhage sayonghaseyo.Of course, please feel free to use them.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 매직, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
