오닉스
onikseu
The English word onyx is translated into Korean as 오닉스 (onikseu).
오닉스 is a noun used to refer to a banded variety of chalcedony.
Meaning: a banded variety of chalcedony (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is onikseu.
Did you know?
- Korean feng shui and gemstone beliefs sometimes categorize 오닉스 as a stone that protects the wearer from negative energy or 'evil spirits'.
- In many Korean contexts involving high-end jewelry, the English name 오닉스 is preferred over descriptive Korean terms to give the item a more 'luxurious' or 'international' feel. This is a common marketing tactic in Seoul.
- While 오닉스 is the direct loanword for 'onyx', Koreans often use the term 마노 to describe the broader family of chalcedony and agate stones.
Examples in context
- 이 반지는 오닉스로 만들어졌어요.i banjineun onikseu-ro mandeureojyeosseoyo.This ring is made of onyx.
- 검은색 오닉스 원석이 정말 예쁘네요.geom-eun-saek onikseu wonseogi jeongmal yeppeuneyo.The black onyx gemstone is really pretty.
- 오닉스 목걸이를 선물로 받았어요.onikseu mokgeol-ireul seonmul-lo badasseoyo.I received an onyx necklace as a gift.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hun are looking at jewelry in a shop.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 이 오닉스 귀걸이 어때요?Ji-hun ssi, i onikseu gwigeol-i eottaeyo?Ji-hun, what do you think of these onyx earrings?
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨에게 아주 잘 어울려요.Ji-eun ssi-ege aju jal eoullyeoyo.They suit you very well, Ji-eun.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말요? 오닉스 색이 마음에 들어요.Jeongmal-yo? Onikseu saegi maeume deureoyo.Really? I like the onyx color.
- 지훈 Ji-hun세련되고 멋진 것 같아요.Seryeon-doego meotjin geot gat-ayo.I think it looks sophisticated and cool.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “onyx” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
