Korean word

팩

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaek

Meaning

  • nounface mask

Example

오늘 밤에 팩을 할 거야.o neul pa me pae geul hal kkeo ya

I'm going to use a face mask tonight.

Illustration for 팩 (face mask)

More examples

여행 가는 날에는 간단히 팩을 붙여.yeo haeng ka neun na re neun kan dan hi pae geul pu chyeo

On days when I travel, I quickly put on a face mask.

Core concept

A cosmetic layer or treatment placed on the face briefly and then removed or washed away.

Common phrases

  • 세안 후 팩을 하다se an hu pae geul ha da

    use a face mask after cleansing

  • 팩을 떼다pae geul tte da

    remove a face mask

  • 아이팩a i paek

    eye mask

Similar words

마스크팩maseukeupaek: A facial mask that comes either as a sheet or as a layer spread across the face.
시트 마스크siteu maseukeu: A thin sheet soaked in serum that rests against the face while its ingredients enter the skin.
수면팩sumyeonpaek: A bedtime face treatment that stays on until morning to provide moisture and nourishment.

Definition in Korean

얼굴에 바르거나 붙여 일정 시간 두었다가 떼거나 씻어내어 피부를 가꾸는 화장품을 통틀어 이르는 말.eol gu re pa reu geo na pu chyeo il jeong si gan tu eot tta ga tte geo na ssi seo nae eo pi bu reul ka kku neun hwa jang pu meul tong teu reo i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word is a shortened borrowing from the English expression face pack, which names a treatment placed on the face for a limited time.

Usage tips

  • In English, face mask can also mean protective equipment, but this Korean word points to skin care in a beauty context.

Other meanings

  • facial masknoun

Related words

  • 시트팩siteupaeksheet masknoun
  • 아이팩aipaekeye masknoun
  • 필링팩pillingpaekpeeling masknoun

Word lists with this word