English–Korean
“friction” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmachal
Example
문과 문틀 사이에 마찰이 생겼다.mun gwa mun teul sa i e ma cha ri saeng gyeot tta
Friction developed between the door and the doorframe.
How to say “friction” in Korean
“Friction” in Korean is 마찰 (machal).
Resistance created by rubbing, with opposing sides also suggesting tension in a relationship.
Example sentences with 마찰
팀원 간 의견 차이로 마찰을 빚었다.ti mwon kan ui gyeon cha i ro ma cha reul pi jeot tta
There was friction among team members due to differences of opinion.
Tips for using 마찰
- It often sounds more measured than a phrase for a fierce dispute, so it suits careful descriptions of workplace or international relations.