English–Korean

“handicraft” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsugongye

Example

저는 수공예를 배우고 싶어요.cheo neun su gong ye reul pae u go si peo yo

I want to learn handicrafts.

Illustration for 수공예 (handicraft)

How to say “handicraft” in Korean

“Handicraft” in Korean is 수공예 (sugongye).

Skilled making by hand that results in attractive decorations or practical items and can also mean the work of producing them.

Full entry for 수공예: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 수공예

어제 시장에서 다양한 수공예품을 봤어요.eo je si jang e seo ta yang han su gong ye pu meul pwa sseo yo

Yesterday, I saw a variety of handicrafts at the market.

Tips for using 수공예

  • The word is useful in descriptions of craft classes and workshops because it can refer to the whole hands-on activity, not only something displayed for sale.

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