How do you say "carpenter" in Korean?

목수

moksu

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "carpenter" is 목수 (moksu).

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Pronunciation

Say “moksu” — 2 syllables, stress falls fairly evenly, and the “mo” part should come out quick and light rather than drawn out.

Writing and usage

목수 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

목수는 나무 테이블을 만들었다.

moksuneun namu teibeureul mandeureotda.

The carpenter built a wooden table.

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How to remember 목수

Turn “moksu” into a short story: sawdust flying off a workbench. Replay that mini-story and the word comes back on its own.

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Questions about 목수

How do you pronounce 목수?

Say “moksu” — 2 syllables, stress falls fairly evenly, and the “mo” part should come out quick and light rather than drawn out.

Is 목수 formal or casual?

목수 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 목수 written in Korean?

목수 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as moksu.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Carpenter" in other languages

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