English–Korean
“chalk” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpunpil
Example
칠판에 분필로 썼어요.chil pa ne pun pil lo sseo sseo yo
I wrote on the blackboard with chalk.
How to say “chalk” in Korean
“Chalk” in Korean is 분필 (punpil).
Compressed powder held in a stick, ready to leave a temporary mark on a board.
Example sentences with 분필
아이들이 분필로 교실 바닥에 선을 그렸어요.a i deu ri pun pil lo kyo sil pa da ge seo neul keu ryeo sseo yo
The children drew lines on the classroom floor with chalk.
Tips for using 분필
- Colored versions are still covered by this word, so chalk in Korean is not limited to the familiar white classroom stick.