English–Korean

“pills” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpopul

Example

이 니트에 보풀이 많이 생겼어.i ni teu e po pu ri ma ni saeng gyeo sseo

This sweater has a lot of pills.

Illustration for 보풀 (pills)

How to say “pills” in Korean

“Pills” in Korean is 보풀 (popul).

Tiny balls or soft tufts of tangled fiber that rise on a fabric's surface through rubbing.

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

Example sentences with 보풀

소파 쿠션에 보풀이 많이 껴 있어서 만지기 싫어.so pa ku syeo ne po pu ri ma ni kkyeo i sseo seo man ji gi si reo

I do not want to touch the sofa cushion because it has a lot of pills on it.

Tips for using 보풀

  • In clothing care, this word is useful for discussing why knitwear needs gentle washing and careful handling.

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