English–Korean

“brushing your teeth” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyangchijil

Example

저는 잠자기 전에 양치질을 합니다.cheo neun cham ja gi cheo ne yang chi ji reul ham ni da

I brush my teeth before bed.

Illustration for 양치질 (brushing your teeth)

How to say “brushing your teeth” in Korean

“Brushing your teeth” in Korean is 양치질 (yangchijil).

A regular tooth-cleaning routine carried out with a toothbrush.

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

Example sentences with 양치질

식사 후에는 꼭 양치질을 하세요.sik ssa hu e neun kkok yang chi ji reul ha se yo

Be sure to brush your teeth after eating.

Tips for using 양치질

  • English speakers can remember this as the Korean name for a bathroom routine rather than a single object such as a toothbrush.

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