English–Korean

“foam” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeopum

Example

샴푸로 머리를 감으니 거품이 많이 나요.syam pu ro meo ri reul ka meu ni keo pu mi ma ni na yo

When I wash my hair with shampoo, a lot of foam forms.

Illustration for 거품 (foam)

How to say “foam” in Korean

“Foam” in Korean is 거품 (keopum).

A soft cluster of tiny air-filled pockets that forms on liquid and breaks easily.

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

Example sentences with 거품

세제를 넣으니 물에 거품이 생겼어요.se je reul neo eu ni mu re keo pu mi saeng gyeo sseo yo

When I added detergent, foam formed in the water.

Tips for using 거품

  • The word fits both a broad mass of lather and individual bubbles, so the surrounding noun or situation supplies the detail that English often puts into a separate word.

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