English–Korean

“filth” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationomul

Example

하수구에 오물이 쌓여 있어요.ha su gu e o mu ri ssa yeo i sseo yo

Filth has built up in the drain.

Illustration for 오물 (filth)

How to say “filth” in Korean

“Filth” in Korean is 오물 (omul).

Unclean material treated as waste, such as built-up grime, sludge, or other foul matter awaiting cleanup.

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

Example sentences with 오물

공원 벤치 밑에 오물이 버려져 있었어요.kong won pen chi mi te o mu ri peo ryeo jeo i sseo sseo yo

Filth had been dumped under the park bench.

Tips for using 오물

  • English speakers can use trash for many unwanted objects, but this word points more strongly to unpleasant, contaminated material than to ordinary household rubbish.

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