English–Korean

“needle” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaneul

Example

단추를 붙이려면 바늘이 필요해.tan chu reul pu chi ryeo myeon pa neu ri pi ryo hae

A needle is needed to attach the button.

Illustration for 바늘 (needle)

How to say “needle” in Korean

“Needle” in Korean is 바늘 (paneul).

A thin, hard tool with a sharp point, used to pass thread through fabric or pierce something.

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

Example sentences with 바늘

간호사가 주사 바늘을 준비했다.kan ho sa ga chu sa pa neu reul chun bi haet tta

The nurse prepared a hypodermic needle.

Tips for using 바늘

  • In Korean, the surrounding context shows whether the word refers to sewing, medical use, or a machine, so it is not limited to clothing work.

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