English–Korean

“mold” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkompangi

Example

벽에 곰팡이가 생겼어요.pyeo ge kom pang i ga saeng gyeo sseo yo

Mold has formed on the wall.

Illustration for 곰팡이 (mold)

How to say “mold” in Korean

“Mold” in Korean is 곰팡이 (kompangi).

Clusters of tiny fungi that grow on damp things and food, recognized by their color or smell.

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

Example sentences with 곰팡이

욕실 천장에 곰팡이가 생겼어요.yok ssil cheon jang e kom pang i ga saeng gyeo sseo yo

Mold has formed on the bathroom ceiling.

Tips for using 곰팡이

  • English mold can also mean a form used to shape something, while the verb means to shape it, but this Korean noun refers only to fungal growth.

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