Konglish Dictionary
매직
maejik
In Korea it means
A permanent marker.
In English, say
“permanent marker / Sharpie”
Why it's different
From the Japanese marker brand Magic Ink — another brand name that became the word.
Example
상자에 매직으로 이름 써 놔.Write your name on the box with a marker.
Frequently asked questions
What does 매직 (maejik) mean in Korea?
매직 (maejik) is Konglish for a permanent marker.
What is 매직 in real English?
In English you would say “permanent marker / Sharpie”.
Why do Koreans say 매직?
From the Japanese marker brand Magic Ink — another brand name that became the word.
How do you use 매직 in a sentence?
“상자에 매직으로 이름 써 놔.” means “Write your name on the box with a marker.”