English–Korean

“soap” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpinu

Example

비누를 샀어요.pi nu reul sa sseo yo

I bought soap.

Illustration for 비누 (soap)

How to say “soap” in Korean

“Soap” in Korean is 비누 (pinu).

A cleaning product that makes foam with water and lifts away dirt and oil from skin, objects, or surfaces.

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

Example sentences with 비누

손을 비누로 씻었어요.so neul pi nu ro ssi seo sseo yo

I washed my hands with soap.

Tips for using 비누

  • English speakers may connect this word mainly with washing hands or bodies, but Korean also uses it for products that clean objects.

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